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What Causes Severe Jaw Pain After Having Fish?

I was eating fish yesterday with the bones i woke up this morning my jaw is hurting a lil bit not to bad but when i brush my teeth tonight i look in my mouth an the side of my jar is bruise all i can see is a dark color an my mouth didnt start hurting till i ate the fish an woke up this morning.
Mon, 5 Oct 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain as you ate fish with bones there is a possibility that the sharp bones have injured the soft mucosa present inside the mouth leading to inflammation and soreness due to which you have experienced bruising and pain..

One other reason can be mild allergic reaction with the fish as allergic reaction is common with sea food..

As the symptoms are milder you need not to worry as they will resolve soon.
To reduce inflammation and soreness you can take anti-inflammatory painkiller Ibuprofen.
Gargle with 1:1 solution of benadryl and milk of magnesia.
Sucking ice pops and gargling with cold water will also help in reducing inflammation and pain..
Avoid eating spicy and hard foods..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Severe Jaw Pain After Having Fish?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain as you ate fish with bones there is a possibility that the sharp bones have injured the soft mucosa present inside the mouth leading to inflammation and soreness due to which you have experienced bruising and pain.. One other reason can be mild allergic reaction with the fish as allergic reaction is common with sea food.. As the symptoms are milder you need not to worry as they will resolve soon. To reduce inflammation and soreness you can take anti-inflammatory painkiller Ibuprofen. Gargle with 1:1 solution of benadryl and milk of magnesia. Sucking ice pops and gargling with cold water will also help in reducing inflammation and pain.. Avoid eating spicy and hard foods.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.