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Question: my lower left side jaw is sore and swollen. can't bite down without pain. Woke up this morning with it.
Have not had TMJ as a problem. Did have strep a few weeks ago.
Have not had TMJ as a problem. Did have strep a few weeks ago.
Brief Answer:
take anti-inflamatory and ice
Detailed Answer:
hello and thank your for your question.
It sounds like you have some inflammation in the temporomandibular joint. Ice the area 15 to 20 minutes 3-4 times a day. Also taking an anti-inflammatory medication like ibuprofen or naproxen will help decrease the inflammation. I doubt this is related to the prior strep infection. You probably slept on it in a strained position and caused some inflammation. It should clear up in a few days. If it does not then see your doctor or dentist as soon as possible.
Hope you get some relief soon,
Dr. Robinson
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take anti-inflamatory and ice
Detailed Answer:
hello and thank your for your question.
It sounds like you have some inflammation in the temporomandibular joint. Ice the area 15 to 20 minutes 3-4 times a day. Also taking an anti-inflammatory medication like ibuprofen or naproxen will help decrease the inflammation. I doubt this is related to the prior strep infection. You probably slept on it in a strained position and caused some inflammation. It should clear up in a few days. If it does not then see your doctor or dentist as soon as possible.
Hope you get some relief soon,
Dr. Robinson
also questions do usually get answered faster, there are just a lot of question needing answers currently
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