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Stifness in jaw

2017-10-29 06:55:41
I am having stifness in my jaw after waking up today,, i also faced this 4-5 times in last 2 months, please help, this stiffness is preventing me from opening my mouth fully,, i am unable to eat breakfast properly,, it seems to be locked at a specific point and my jaw cannot be opened ahead that point
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It can be myofacial pain dysfunction syndrome. It is generally related to stress.
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Take proper rest, muscle relaxants and do hot fomentation in the affected area.
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If you do not get relief by these measures, visit an Oral medicine specialist.

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It may be a TM joint problem.It is seen in mainly patients suffering from stress.
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Take muscle relaxants
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Do moist hot fermentation 3-4 times a day

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