I get yellow sour fluid from the extracted wisdom tooth socket. Is this infection?

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Since it is already five days, you had the extraction. By now, you should be entirely relieved from all symptoms. I would like to see the surgical site. Kindly upload an image of the area, and I will let you know for sure whether any infection or any other reason.

So, kindly upload an image and use flash while taking photos so that the area can be seen properly. Once I see, I will be able to walk you through the necessary management needed.

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The image was very clear (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Since the extraction was surgical, it takes time to heal. Inflammation is common; secondary bleeding (minute amount) is noted sometimes. That makes the saliva yellow.

Some other causes are:

- Irritation of the blood clot.

- Consumption of hot food or beverages.

- Difficult or prolonged extraction leading to severe inflammation (swelling).

So I advise Sporidex 500 mg capsules (Cephalexin) one capsule BD for five days. Take tablet Ibuprofen one tablet BD for five days, one capsule of Omeprazole BD before meals for five days, and Ethamsylate one tablet sos (blood clotting agent). It will pause if there is any minute bleeding.

Start the medications. If any secondary infection persists, I have already prescribed antibiotics. So continue these medications for the next five days.

Use Betadine (Povidone Iodine 2%) mouthwash, gargling in lukewarm water two to three times a day.

Vitamins in high doses can result in altered taste sensation. Your clinician has prescribed the vitamins to reduce the inflammation post-surgery. But such a high dose is not needed. Try placing an ice pack outside the mouth if swelling is noticed. I suspect the fluid is blood in a very minute amount; try placing ice cream over the area. Ice helps in clotting.

Do not apply your tongue over the area, or the clot may dislodge and initiate bleeding again. Brush twice gently, but avoid the extracted site. Avoid sticky or sweet food. Gargling with mouthwash will clean the area, but do it gently and do not rinse forcefully.

If you follow these instructions, I am confident you will see the difference within two to three days.

I hope this helps.