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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain In The Jaw

Hi! I have been experiencing extreme pain in my left jaw for about two weeks now. This pain is so bad that I can barely open my mouth or causes extreme pain when I yon. I would say the pain is located right where my jaw opens and closes, located right by my ear.
Wed, 2 Nov 2016
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Hi Dear,

welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of severe pain in the jaw which seems to be due to TMJ dysfunction and locking of jaw in a particular position.

Need not to worry. I would suggest you to rest properly and don't bend frequently forward. You should take light food and avoid hard food from that side. You should relax jaw from locked position and bring it back to normal. For now take ibuprofen for pain and swelling. You should consult ENT specialist and oral and maxillofacial surgeon for proper examination and start treatment accordingly. Avoid excessive use of mobile from that side.
Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain In The Jaw

Hi Dear, welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of severe pain in the jaw which seems to be due to TMJ dysfunction and locking of jaw in a particular position. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to rest properly and don t bend frequently forward. You should take light food and avoid hard food from that side. You should relax jaw from locked position and bring it back to normal. For now take ibuprofen for pain and swelling. You should consult ENT specialist and oral and maxillofacial surgeon for proper examination and start treatment accordingly. Avoid excessive use of mobile from that side. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari