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Suggest Remedies For Headache And Jaw Pain Post An Injury
Question: When we were in the car this morning I stopped short and a heavy object hit my 24 yr old son in the side of the face". He developed a headache during the day and complained his jaw popped and feels like his hearing is muffled in the ear he was struck on...
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concern.
Is there any history of bleeding via ear any loss of consciousness, vomiting, seizures, walking difficulties, chewing difficulty, swelling over face?
Possibility of injury to jaw or temporomandibular joint injury may be there.
Headache may improve with time and medications.
Take pain killers.
Get a doctor consultation for examination and requirement of any investigation.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further information.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concern.
Is there any history of bleeding via ear any loss of consciousness, vomiting, seizures, walking difficulties, chewing difficulty, swelling over face?
Possibility of injury to jaw or temporomandibular joint injury may be there.
Headache may improve with time and medications.
Take pain killers.
Get a doctor consultation for examination and requirement of any investigation.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further information.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
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