What should I do if I can't sleep due to acute pulpitis?
Disease description:
Recently, I seem to have developed acute pulpitis, which has been keeping me awake at night, and I don't know what to do. I would like to ask, what can be done for insomnia caused by acute pulpitis?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Guo Huijie
To address the issue of insomnia caused by acute pulpitis, the following measures can be taken to alleviate the condition:
1. Cold compress: Rinsing the mouth with cold water or applying a cold compress can help relieve pain to some extent and reduce nocturnal pain.
2. Medication: If the pain is severe and difficult to tolerate, oral analgesics such as ibuprofen sustained-release tablets or acetaminophen tablets may be taken. However, medication should be used under medical guidance, as its effect is temporary.
3. Change body position: Try to avoid lying on the affected side; instead, rest in a semi-reclining or supine position to reduce intrapulpal pressure and thereby alleviate pain.
4. Seek timely medical attention: Acute pulpitis requires prompt professional treatment. Root canal therapy is the preferred option to thoroughly remove the infection source, relieve pain, and prevent the condition from worsening.
