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Tension in jaw mucsles

2018-05-18 18:27:42
Why Im unable to swallow while facing upside. The whole neck n jaw mucsles getting contracted and it makes my very uncomfortable. Sometimes I feel the same in while in normal position also.. there is always some tension in my jaw mucsles and it goes all around my face region. How to deal with it?
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One of the main reason for neck pain when swallowing is due to sore throat, infection in the throat or a simple  toothache. Swollen lymph node likes tonsils, adenoids are also sometimes responsible for neck pain after eating.
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some other causes are throat injury ,ear infection,cold and flue, cough,acid reflux  consult your doctor
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apply a heat pad or ice pack right after you notice the pain during the swallowing of the food is the good option

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