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I am feeling jaw pain near my ear.. I am not able to chew properly...and also getting frequent mouth ulcers

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Could have multiple reasons. Visit a nearby Dentist for proper diagnosis ...  Read More

I got pain in right jaw near ear while chewing since last 4-5 days. Pain is high in morning even i can't chew food and it becomes low as day pass. But next morning again become high. What is couse of this and what home remedies i can use to overcome this pain?

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There is pain in my jaw near the ear for last few days. It pains while chewing food, yawning and extended movement of mouth. What is it possibly and whom should I consult?

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Hi, it could be temporomandibular joint disorder. Eat soft foods. Cut food into small pieces. Steer clear of sticky or chewy food. Avoid chewing gum. Consult Ent surgeon for further advice... ...  Read More

One of my friend has a pain nearthe right side of the ear while chewing anything what is the reason....what can he do

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There could be pathology in the temporomandibular joint .. dental infection should be ruled out also.. visit an ENT specialist for proper assessment and treatment.. ...  Read More

I am feeling pain at my jaw joint near ear. First it has more pain after some days pain reduce but feeling pain when chewing or eating every time. Please 🙏 guide

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Do u have carries tooth? Or any discharge from the ear? ...  Read More

My father is feeling pain near ear and jawline. There is no pain while chewing. There is a continuous pain. There is swelling near the ear as well. Please let me know what to do and with which doctor specifically to consult.

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For the time being take analgesic after consulting a doctor. Check for any decayed tooth in the lower jaw. Then take an x ray. Mostly it will be due to dental pulpitis. ...  Read More

My right side jaw and ear hurts when I chew something, how can I reduce the pain as it is very uncomfortable

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It could be some problem related to the jaw joint and muscles located in front/ near of the ear, or it could be some ear infection or some infection in any unerupted wisdom tooth on the same side. Vis ...  Read More

Having pain near ear and jaw joint.. Some times it's paining severely during chewing/ eating.feeling uncomfortable .

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Hot fomentation thrice a day Tab myospas forte twice a day for 5 days ...  Read More

Hello I have some pain below my ear near the jaw the Ent told me this is TMJ . How will this pain go ? He's asked me to do hot cold compress . Any other thing I can do ? Will an Enzoflam work ?

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Along with hot cold compress,use chewing gum for exercise. Take any antinflammatory thrice a day. ...  Read More

Whenever I try to open my mouth a bit widely, especially while eating and Brushing my teeth, the left side of the jaw (area near to the ear) starts to pain. I haven't got hit by anything. Please advise.

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Hello, I went through your query it may be caused by either chewing gum, clenching the jaw from stress, and grinding your teeth during sleep.Jaw pain can also be caused by a sinus infection. Another c ...  Read More

Whenever I chew,eat or open my sound popping sound comes from my right jaw and my molars also paining ..Why so ? attaching my X-ray report .. kindly revert

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Hi the pain could be due to impacted lower molar . For proper diagnosis we have to check the muscles involved and TMJ. ...  Read More

I am hearing squeaking sound in left ear when I am moving my jaw since 3 days.. And occasionally the my left jaw joint is giving a cracking sound about once a day ... I have no pain swelling and no problem otherwise only getting irritated due to the sound..Pls help

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You are probably having TM joint arthralgia It’s better you get examined physically Get your ears checked too Until then Take only soft diet Do not open your mouth too much ...  Read More

I am a 25-year-old male with jaw pain near the ear for the past few weeks. The pain occurs only while chewing food or opening my mouth wide; there is no pain at rest. Dental examination and OPG X-ray are normal. I have been taking Zerodol-P and Zerodol-TH8, but the pain has not fully resolved. I want to know the possible cause of this pain and whic

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Consult OMFS suregeon ...  Read More

I am a 25-year-old male with jaw pain near the ear for the past few weeks. The pain occurs only while chewing food or opening my mouth wide; there is no pain at rest. Dental examination and OPG X-ray are normal. I have been taking Zerodol-P and Zerodol-TH8, but the pain has not fully resolved. I want to know the possible cause of this pain and whic

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Rule out temporomandibular joint pain.visit an ENT specialist ...  Read More

While eating first bite i get pain sensation around my ear lobe. Also, when i am touching my jaw line near to ear lobe, i am getting some pain.

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It could be due to the jaw joint (TMJ), surrounding muscles, or sometimes could be a dental issue like a wisdom tooth or deep cavity in the tooth . To identify the exact cause, it’s best to go for a s ...  Read More

My sister of age had bells palsy starting with ear and after two days she had bells palsy its four weeks now...she took injection and medicine... physio therapy is going on. .for face it's ok far now ..bu pain is there and swelling is there near ear..one nerve is swelling..she is able to sense tha t swelling..what is the reason for it when will it

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Hi, I am Atul Kumar Nimawat MS ENT. Bell’s palsy often begins with pain around the ear due to inflammation of the facial nerve as it passes through a narrow bony canal. The swelling or nerve discomfo ...  Read More

I've been facing jaw pain since 2-3 weeks. Since the last 3-4 days the pain has skyrocketed and has been unbearable. The pain spot is exactly in between the right ear and jaw spot. It's been difficult to open mouth while eating too. Can someone recommend me what to do?

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Cab be trigeminal neuralgia. Pls Connect and consult with me for better management. Dr Mohinder MBBS Md Medicine ( specialist) ...  Read More

I amexperiencing random pain for few minutes in throat, neck, ear and jaw. Also while eating , I feel congestion like something is stuck in my throat. Also I got some ulcer in mouth. I also have acid reflux, for which I am taking dsr, antacid. Acid reflux is improved now, but the throat congestion and the random pains are still there. Please sug

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Betadene gargle BD You should avoid spice food, meda items, late night dinner and lie down within 3 hours of eating food. You should Include more vegetables and fruits in your diet. ...  Read More

I am 35years old...I am having pain in my mouth in my right side jaw while singing..and also mamy a times with out any reason.... pain also spread to ears and right side head...I have difficulty to open my mouth wide specially when I am singing...and talking too much..having pain inside mouth in the right side jaw..what could be the reason behind

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Hello. In the first differential you should check your tooth in the right side. If there are dental caries and root canal is exposed it can produce pain which can radiate to ear. Second if you have ya ...  Read More

Dear Doctor, I have been experiencing severe pain in my right side’s last tooth, accompanied by swelling under my ear. The pain has become unbearable, and I also noticed significant discomfort in the swollen area. I have an X-ray report available for review and would appreciate your expert opinion on the cause and the next steps for treatment.

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Hi, You have an impacted wisdom tooth. Visit the dentist with the x-ray for a clinical examination. ...  Read More

It's been three days I have swelling in right side of my cheek and jaw,the pain is reaching towards the ear now...the swelling I feel can be on both side.? I went to see dentist they told nothing wrong with teeth. What is the reason?

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Looks like mucositis ...  Read More

I have pain in my m Teeth and sensation too the side of teeth tendons are swollen up and its paining , its difficult to eat anything and there is pain in left side whole jaw and it is diffult to chew have sensation and also open and close my mouth

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It's bcoz of wisdom teeth.. If much pain & swelling have antibiotics & painkiller.. ...  Read More

I am having jaw pain while chewing on right side no mouth opening issues no dental issue just having pain since 10-15 days

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Hello Recommended to visit the dentist for clinical examination ...  Read More

In October 23 I had got filling in right lower wisdom tooth and tooth adjacent to it. It started paining.Another dentist operated rct on both teeth after that in one month nearly in jan 2024 pain started in lower jaw. So went to same dentist who got rct done. She said due to grinding tmj affected and suggested to use night guard. But I knew this is

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Maybe the problem is due to the teeth adjacent to the wisdom tooth which was extracted. ...  Read More

My jaw is aching. The pain is near the lobe. I AM not able to chew food. When I close my mouth properly the jaw hurts Leading small amount of pain upto head and nose.

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Consultation for detailed discussion is advisable ...  Read More

I have been suffering from pain in front of my ear and jaw for the last 8 days. It becomes difficult for me to open my mouth for the first few times then after the pain is reduced. I have been taking antibiotics for the last 4 days along with a pain killer. But still I could not feel any relief. I have an x-ray today. But I only have the plate as

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May b TM arthralgia Examination needed Consult for that ...  Read More

My RCT Required 2 Sittings As One Fragment Of Live Nerve Was Giving Sensitivity. My Dentist Removed It 2 Days Ago By Anesthathing My Jaw . After That A Little Bit Pain While Opening It More Wide From That Place For Eating. Thought Chewing, Eating Is Totally Ok Cap Has To Placed Yet . My Tooth Too Is Embedded Large Beneath Revelead In X-ray . The P

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Hello Little bit pain is ok after RCT Inform the dentist if pain doesn’t go away within 4 to 5 days ...  Read More

Actually one year back wisdom tooth got removed at partha dental. since many Years onwards suffering from tmj pain right side jaw and ear ache. I am considering various dental and ent surgeon. xray are normal. while dentist are telling like that to consider ent surgeon. so I am frequently considering ent surgeon at apollo hospital. everytime ent do

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Maam u need to consult an oral and maxillofacial surgeon who can guide u for treatment related to TMJ disorders as there are different lines of treatment modalities available for TMJ issues and clinic ...  Read More

I had a sharp pain between ear and jaw 3 weeks before and it cured by its own.Now it started again.i feel a sharp pain while eating and yawning.is this a symptom of TMJ ?

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Hello Please apply warm compress in the area Try to do mouth opening exercises If there is still clicking sound and pain in the area then it might be TMJ disorder ...  Read More

I m 21 years old, since past 15 20 days i m feeling my right side jaw heavier and pain near ear and cheek of my rught side. I also have one rotten teath that side but the teeth exactly dosent pain. The pain is more evident during evening and night. Its not much pain but it pains a little more evident to feel heavy

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Pls do consult nearest dental clinic.. ...  Read More

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