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What Causes Experiencing Loud Crack Sounds From The Back Of My Head?
Question: I just looked up and experienced a loud crack from the back of my head , whilst this occurred I had quickly clenched my jaw after seeing something. Shortly afterwards I felt a tingling in the jaw and I now feel an odd sensation coming from the back of my head/neck.
Brief Answer:
It could be temporomandibular joint disorder.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing in.
You need to go for temporomandibular joint examination. Though you feel it could be a neurological condition, in view of the cracking sound, issues with clenching jaw and the tingling sensation, I feel itis more likely to be a joint disorder. I would recommend you get a proper examination of oral cavity. Oral and maxillofacial surgeon consultation will be my advice to you. Neurological examination should follow if the dental surgeon are not concerned about this issue.
Hope I answered your query
Wishing you good health
Regards
Dr. Neha Sumra
It could be temporomandibular joint disorder.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing in.
You need to go for temporomandibular joint examination. Though you feel it could be a neurological condition, in view of the cracking sound, issues with clenching jaw and the tingling sensation, I feel itis more likely to be a joint disorder. I would recommend you get a proper examination of oral cavity. Oral and maxillofacial surgeon consultation will be my advice to you. Neurological examination should follow if the dental surgeon are not concerned about this issue.
Hope I answered your query
Wishing you good health
Regards
Dr. Neha Sumra
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Thank you for your prompt response. In regards to my previous question I now have pain and tenderness at the back of my neck and head, I am simply wondering whether this would change anything.
Brief Answer:
Yes it could be due to joint problem.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
It could be due to joint problem & that pain could be referred pain of joint.
You need to get proper diagnosis done by multiple x- rays
You need to consult oral surgeon or ENT specialist for proper treatment plan.
Need not worry, all will be fine.
Regards
Dr. Neha Sumra
Yes it could be due to joint problem.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
It could be due to joint problem & that pain could be referred pain of joint.
You need to get proper diagnosis done by multiple x- rays
You need to consult oral surgeon or ENT specialist for proper treatment plan.
Need not worry, all will be fine.
Regards
Dr. Neha Sumra
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
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