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What Causes Clicking Noise In Neck?

Last night i lifted up by 5 month old s neck to wipe milk off of it. i heard a click. And then when he fell asleep i kept hearing a clicking noise as he was sucking on his pacifer so i removed it and he kept making that clicking noise. could his jaw be dislocated?
Mon, 27 Apr 2020
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Hello,

Yes, there may be a dislocation in the jaws, you must ask a pediatrician examination as it may cause suffocation.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Salah Saad Shoman
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What Causes Clicking Noise In Neck?

Hello, Yes, there may be a dislocation in the jaws, you must ask a pediatrician examination as it may cause suffocation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Salah Saad Shoman