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What Causes Sore Jaw Muscles?
Question: I pulled my jaw muscle badly while yawning. Two days later i feel a bump in the joint of my ear/jaw that goes away when i openmy mouth.I think its from the yawn
it could be the joint dislocation. do you have pain while opening the mouth?
consult a ENT specialist.
consult a ENT specialist.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
No, my jaw muscle hurt alot after i yawned and strained it, i could barely close my mouth for a few minutes after. Now my jaw doesnt hurt. The bump hurt a little at first but that mightve been from touching it, but it does feel a bit smaller now, sibce its been a few days, so im hoping it goes away! Cant help but worry a little!!
Brief Answer:
Take ibuprofen.
Detailed Answer:
Nothing to worry about.
It could a bunch of sore muscles as well, which were pulled while you yawned.
It will go away on its own.
Apply some heat packs over it, if you feel strained.
You can also take ibuprofen for pain relief.
Hope this helps.
Thanks.
Take ibuprofen.
Detailed Answer:
Nothing to worry about.
It could a bunch of sore muscles as well, which were pulled while you yawned.
It will go away on its own.
Apply some heat packs over it, if you feel strained.
You can also take ibuprofen for pain relief.
Hope this helps.
Thanks.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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