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Jaw swelling with no tooth ache

2020-07-11 07:18:40
Hi Doctor, My mother is having jaw swelling with no tooth ache. She is having pain while eating and opening mouth widely. As per her it started after her sleep when she slept on her left jaw side. Please suggest...
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Consultation of specialist is immediately required

Answered2020-07-12 04:57:24

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Dear practo user Sometimes jaw swelling occurs without toothche. Maintain oral hygiene., do gargle with warm  water. If any history of diabetes then need antibiotics course too. Can share details though chat box for definite diagnosis and treatment planning.

Answered2020-07-11 12:38:17

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Difficult to suggest... Need more information....
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visit dentist or go to chat box...
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do not hot compress the area in pain or swelled... for pain take ketorol dt 10 mg as n wen required

Answered2020-07-11 10:18:37

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Please give intramural pictures ...till that ...avoid sticky , hard and spicy food. Try to take soft diet in food.

Answered2020-07-11 08:21:45

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Pic pls. Intra  oral of swelled up side and extra oral.
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avoid extraoral hot compression or balm or ointments application soft diet

Answered2020-07-11 07:23:08

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Considering her swelling condition I suggest you either visit a dentist or consult via practo app so that the cause of swelling can be identified
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do not apply anything on the swelling
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do not self medicate

Answered2020-07-11 08:39:27

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