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Right jaw pain
Hi,
Right jaw pain started since Saturday morning while chewing anything or biting or opening mouth. I remember watching mobile on a wrong posture upon my face. Now jaw pains and there is a kind of sound while I open or close mouth. I am worried. Please advise thanks.
Hello,
Your symptoms are suggestive of Temporomandibular Joint Disorder, which is a dysfunctionality of the joint of the lower jaw. You need to consult an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon as early as possible for thorough check up and management.
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Avoid hard and sticky food.
Avoid opening your mouth widely.
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It's tmj disorder due to disc displacement. Muscle relaxants along with corticosteroids has to be taken. Physiotherapy and dietary instructions to be followed. You can consult through this for prescription of medication and instructions on investigations .
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