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What Causes Sore Throat And Tightening In Jaw?

the muscle on the right jaw is tightening up. I cant close my mouth very easily and although it is a big discomfort, it does not kill me by any means. I also have a sore throat and wondered why everytime I get a sore throat (Strep) does this happen. I don't know that I have strep yet though.Any thoughts?
Tue, 27 Oct 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have sore throat and tightening in jaw both of them are related as temporomandibular joint disorder occurs due to problems with the jaw joint and it can lead to pain in jaw, ear and the temple region that is side of head. It leads to problem in sinuses which is causing sore throat to you. I don't think you have symptoms of strep. You should do facial stretching exercises. You should visit oral physician once and get it examined. Get Orthopantomogram done to check joint positioning. Do warm saline gargles several times a day. You should take combination of levocetrizine along with amoxicillin for 3-5 days. You should visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. Avoid cold carbonated beverages. Maintain hygiene rinsing with antimicrobial mouth wash.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Sore Throat And Tightening In Jaw?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have sore throat and tightening in jaw both of them are related as temporomandibular joint disorder occurs due to problems with the jaw joint and it can lead to pain in jaw, ear and the temple region that is side of head. It leads to problem in sinuses which is causing sore throat to you. I don t think you have symptoms of strep. You should do facial stretching exercises. You should visit oral physician once and get it examined. Get Orthopantomogram done to check joint positioning. Do warm saline gargles several times a day. You should take combination of levocetrizine along with amoxicillin for 3-5 days. You should visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. Avoid cold carbonated beverages. Maintain hygiene rinsing with antimicrobial mouth wash. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari