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Question: I have had a cold and am asthmatic..severe coughing and blowing my nose I think the jaw dislocated at the ear
Brief Answer:
This is very rare thing.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Jaw dislocation by coughing is very rare.
Usually road traffic accidents (RTA) or assault can cause such type of dislocation.
So we need to first confirm that your jaw is dislocated or not.
Please let me know
1. Is she there any swelling over jaw area?
2. Can you open a and calm close your mouth?
3. Is it one side only or both sides?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
This is very rare thing.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Jaw dislocation by coughing is very rare.
Usually road traffic accidents (RTA) or assault can cause such type of dislocation.
So we need to first confirm that your jaw is dislocated or not.
Please let me know
1. Is she there any swelling over jaw area?
2. Can you open a and calm close your mouth?
3. Is it one side only or both sides?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
Yes, slight swelling. when I open my mouth jaw is very tight and pulling feeling in ear. only on the right side. very tender to the touch. can feel a "knot" move when i open and close mouth
Brief Answer:
You're should get done x ray of TM joint.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Well, you have should've definitely get done x ray of Right TM (temperomandibular) joint.
If this is inconclusive, MRI is also needed.
Please let me know
1. Have you consulted any dentist order ENT doctor?
2. Can you send me picture of swollen TM joint?
I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
You're should get done x ray of TM joint.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Well, you have should've definitely get done x ray of Right TM (temperomandibular) joint.
If this is inconclusive, MRI is also needed.
Please let me know
1. Have you consulted any dentist order ENT doctor?
2. Can you send me picture of swollen TM joint?
I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
I will follow up with an xray thank you
Brief Answer:
Ok. I will wait for your x ray.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
OK. I will wait for your x ray.
Meanwhile, you can take painkiller and anti inflammatory drugs for symptomatic relief.
If you want, I can give you names of these drugs.
I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
Ok. I will wait for your x ray.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
OK. I will wait for your x ray.
Meanwhile, you can take painkiller and anti inflammatory drugs for symptomatic relief.
If you want, I can give you names of these drugs.
I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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