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What Causes Severe Pain In The Ear And Jaw?

I m having severe pain in my ear and jaw and I saw my doctor he said I need to see it your nose and throat doctor I need to fly tomorrow and I was hoping there was something I could do for the pain before I get on the plane is there something that I could use?
Fri, 1 Jul 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe pain in the ear and jaw . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like bruxism , TML problem like ankylosis and TML disc problem , heart problem like angina , malocclusion and cervical spondylosis . The symptoms can also occur due to ear infection or parotid gland infection. I would suggest you to consult oral surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan or MRI or TMJ to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may also check the occlusion . Doctor may give night guard , refer you to orthodontics for correction of occlusion or recommend surgery for TMJ problem. Doctor may also recommend physical therapy along with stretching exercises . For now eat soft food , apply warm compresses to TMJ and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Doctor may also refer you to ENT specialist for ear problem or cardiologist for heart condition .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Severe Pain In The Ear And Jaw?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe pain in the ear and jaw . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like bruxism , TML problem like ankylosis and TML disc problem , heart problem like angina , malocclusion and cervical spondylosis . The symptoms can also occur due to ear infection or parotid gland infection. I would suggest you to consult oral surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan or MRI or TMJ to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may also check the occlusion . Doctor may give night guard , refer you to orthodontics for correction of occlusion or recommend surgery for TMJ problem. Doctor may also recommend physical therapy along with stretching exercises . For now eat soft food , apply warm compresses to TMJ and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Doctor may also refer you to ENT specialist for ear problem or cardiologist for heart condition . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari