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A catch/sprain in left lower jaw joint
**URGENT**
I have a horrible catch the left ear near the left jaw. I can feel the pain in the spot where upper and low joint meet.if we press ear tragus part..corresponding to the bone behind the extreme last molar on the left lower jaw. I feel pain when chewing semi solid food as feel some terrible catch in the the jawbone,all of a sudden I have this catch.
the pain has spread to my left ear/throat headache on left side with eyepain..I have a "pain lump" also below left ear and jaw section.
Pls tell me how to overcome this catch...
I tried doing small jaw exercises but no use. Bcoz of this nerve/muscle around area are in pain/some flexible jaw bone got twisted
Kept warm bag on ear jaw throat area too,have been applying myolaxin since many days. What should I do to give immediate relief? Any pills for this sprain/twist? Awaiting a way out of this catch.
Hello. Hope you are doing well.
Your concerns seems to be suggestive of Temporomandibular Joint Disorder, which affects the joints of the lower jaw. There are different types and causes. It will be best to visit an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon (as they specialise in TMJ) near you for getting a thorough evaluation done and get treated accordingly.
Next Steps
Visit an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon as soon as possible
Health Tips
-Have soft diet.
-Try to avoid your mental stress since that worsens such conditions.
-Continue applying diclofenac gel followed by moist heat over the affected joint area.
-Do not try to do unnecessary exercises, your Oral Surgeon will give you some specific exercises. Perform those.
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Might be their is erupting wisdom tooth. Need an OPG to see whether it's erupting molar which is causing pain or Any TMJ related problem. Erupting or impacted wisdom tooth can cause radiating pain around jaw, ear or head.
Warm saline water rinses two to three times a day. Apply ice pack from outside mouth on effected area.
Consult doctor online or offline for better guidance and treatment options.
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