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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

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

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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

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

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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I have been facing discomfort on my jaw and near my ear area. I'm confused what could be reason, is it related to my ear, jaw or I'm growing wisdom tooth. Can you help me which doctor should I consult.

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It can be either due to impacted wisdom tooth or due to tmj dislocation. Get xray or opg of the area.Antibiotics along with muscle relaxants has to be taken. You can consult through this for prescript ...  Read More

I have pain at right side of the jaw near ear. I have consulted a dentist he concluded that no problem with teeth. But still the suffering is on.

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. The history is incomplete for me. If everything from a dentist's side is clear then consult a ENT specialist in person for further evaluation and managem ...  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

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

My son is having mild sinusitis as per CT scan report, he is taking medicine Azex, Mucolite, Meflar. He has had a severe frontal Headache from past 10+ days. He is not getting relief from headache with any pain killer medicine. His pain raised in morning and during bedtime mostly. he has a pain below the ear as well, his eyesight was recently check

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Better to get a physicial consultation ...  Read More

I have headache , pain in jaw, chest tightness nd heaviness in stomach . The heaviness extends to eyes as well

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Further evaluation needed Medications recommended ...  Read More

I suddenly developed pain and discharge from my ear on 13 July in the morning. I waited for a few days, and then I started taking antibiotics, painkillers, and ear drops After taking the medicines, the ear discharge stopped, and the pain and heaviness have reduced a lot At present, I only have mild ear pain

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It seems like suppurative otitis media , you need to get ear check up done to make exact diagnosis and start appropriate treatment. ...  Read More

Hi Dr., from 3 days I'm having jaw and left arm pain off and on,not severely but normal paining... I have anxiety since 1 month. My previous CBC, TSH, and X-ray are normal. 12days back my ECG was fine, but I had no pain that time.... Today I got scared anxious and went to the hospital to do an ECG again. Can you please check if this new ECG is ok?

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To be sure get ECHO and TMT ...  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 went to this dentist 6 months ago called citi dental in south end of Boston w my insurance and they tried to charge me 500 dollars for a treatment supposed to be covered by insurance after a week of going I expirenced jaw issues ( not able to move my jaw, trouble opening and closing jaw, excuerating pain in jaw and sometimes difficult to talk bec

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Hello There must be spasm with the jaw muscles due to excessive mouth opening during the treatment. Kindly give some hot compressions to the affected side of the jaw twice or thrice a day. Kindly vis ...  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

Swollen tonsils jaw and gum pain and headache . Taking ctd t am 12.5/40/5 for high blood pressure. Doctor prescribed me ciplar plus 5 . Making me dizzy

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Need complete history Duration of your problem ? Any difficulty in swallowing Need to examine throat physically or with an image atleast The Ciplar plus 5 sometimes causes dizziness If it’s too ...  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

Kindly suggest me I feel pain in my left jaw and neck when I shout too much.. and then slowly it goes away I am very worried whenever I shout too much then the pain radiates

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Kindly stop shouting, stop worrying, and you’ll have no problems. ...  Read More

From someday I feel like 2 bone near baby left ear is it not painful at all ,today I have noticed it so m worrying is it something serious baby is of 4 year 10 month

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They are parts of skull bones and bones related to ears ...  Read More

My newborn baby has a small soft skin tag near the ear. It is soft, not painful.He is 25 day now.I want to remove it.Please advise me? What to do me?

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There is no need to remove those tags. These tags may be associated with some underlying problems. Please consult your pediatrician for examination and further advise. ...  Read More

Since 2 days I am feeling slight pain below my right ear and also in the jaw area, along with pain I also feel pressure in this area, there is also little pain in the extreme end of right cheek, since yesterday I have a small crancker sore near upper wisdom tooth on the right, there is no fever chills or difficulty in swollowing

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It can be mild inflammation vs infection ...  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

I m suffering with ear buzzing sound since 4 months Now few days back started ear pain jaw side not upper said I went to 2ent Doctors they saw with camera not finding problem They said all ok But buzzing sound and tenderness of ear still there What can I do please give me advice and medicine

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Get PTA done ...  Read More

I have persistent jaw pain sometimes at night for several hours. I had some cocktail today and it came back. It happens in my left jaw and happens in other areas of face as well. My ecg, echo and tmt were normal as I went to a cardiologist the first time I had it.

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Swollen lymph node near left side jaw for more than 10 years. Only painful when suffering from cold flu. Otherwise no trouble due to that. Is this something serious?

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Antibiotics with tab phlogam ...  Read More

Pain in lower teeth jaw from couple of days . Last night we have given painkillers and antibiotics but still no improvement

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Painkillers and antibiotics are not permanent solution dear.. treatment is required.. please get yourself checked by dentist ...  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

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