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UNable to mouth

2017-11-21 08:09:57
Fracture of antero-inferior wall of external auditory meatus.. Now I'm unable to open ma mouth... feeling in ear.. wt is the treatment option??
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Usually after blunt trauma to mandible (jaw) there will be fracture of the ear canal bone which in turn will make the mouth opening painful. Usually treatment is symptomatic with good analgesics and soft diet for few days. Usually recovery will occur within a weej
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Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required

Answered2017-11-24 00:51:43

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