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What Causes Sharp Pain Under The Jaw On The Right Side?
Recently, (today) I am having a sharp pain in Right under the left side of my jaw that is unusual. Though I can not see it, I can feel minor swelling the submandibular gland, and my saliva on that side of my mouth has increased. What level of concern should I have about this? Changes to my habits recently are the following: I have started exercising more intensely, but I have not been drinking as much water as I could. Also, I have begun working in a resturant handling dirty plates and such. Lastly, I have had two sexual partners in the past month. I do not the sexual histories of either of them, and in one instance the condom broke during an encounter. Thank you for your time.
Tue, 15 Jul 2014
Hi,
Thanks for posting the query,
I would suggest you to get a checkup done by a Dentist an OPG radiograph of the mouth is required, after thorough clinical and radiological examination correct daignosis and treatment plan will be decided.Till then take lukewarm saline nad antiseptic mouthwash rinses at home.
Take care!
Thanks for posting the query,
I would suggest you to get a checkup done by a Dentist an OPG radiograph of the mouth is required, after thorough clinical and radiological examination correct daignosis and treatment plan will be decided.Till then take lukewarm saline nad antiseptic mouthwash rinses at home.
Take care!
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Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The sharp pain in jaw could be because of the tooth infection or gum infection. The swelling below the lower jaw could be because of the enlarged lymphnode secondary to tooth infection. It can be because of the infection in the salivary gland secondary to stone or bacterial infection. Consult a oral physician and get a radiograph to rule out the above said conditions. If it is a tooth infection then take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin 500mg and metronidazole 400mg tid for 5 days (if you are not allergic). After taking antibiotics you can get the tooth treated with RCT(if bone support is fine) for tooth infection. Get the teeth cleaned. If it is secondary to stone in the gland then get the stone removed.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
The sharp pain in jaw could be because of the tooth infection or gum infection. The swelling below the lower jaw could be because of the enlarged lymphnode secondary to tooth infection. It can be because of the infection in the salivary gland secondary to stone or bacterial infection. Consult a oral physician and get a radiograph to rule out the above said conditions. If it is a tooth infection then take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin 500mg and metronidazole 400mg tid for 5 days (if you are not allergic). After taking antibiotics you can get the tooth treated with RCT(if bone support is fine) for tooth infection. Get the teeth cleaned. If it is secondary to stone in the gland then get the stone removed.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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probably you are having an infection of the gland due to a viral/bacterial . have penclav 625mg two times a day and enzoflam 3 times a day for 5 days .
have warm saline rinses.
u might well go for an hiv counselling too , though it has nothing to do with your current problem.
have warm saline rinses.
u might well go for an hiv counselling too , though it has nothing to do with your current problem.
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