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Jaw problem
I have a chronic jaw issue where my jaw makes a cracking sound whenever I move my mouth horizontally. And I also am unable to eat chewy food because after a certain period of time, biting food gets painful, it feels like my jaw gets tired. Eating for a short period is painless though.
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Do hot fomentation avoid eating hard objects like nuts(can have in powdered form)
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You might have some problem in the temporomandibular joint
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Dr. Jaimini Thakkar
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
6 yrs exp
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Orthopantogram( OPG)
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Dr. Himani Gupta
Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist
8 yrs exp
Guwahati
Warm compresses along with tab Zerodol MR 1 tab BD for 3 to 5 days course
Avoid hard chew…
Like if you want to have apple … you can cut into very small pieces or grind
Like this you can enjoy your meals which you find hard to chew.
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Dr. Atul Kumar Nimawat
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
6 yrs exp
Udaipur
Hello,
Your symptoms suggest a temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, which affects the joint connecting your jawbone to your skull. The cracking sound during horizontal movement (like side-to-side motion) and fatigue or pain with prolonged chewing are classic signs.
This can happen due to reasons like jaw joint inflammation, muscle overuse, stress-related clenching or grinding (bruxism), or even disc displacement within the joint. Chewy foods can strain the joint further, which is why you experience pain after a while.
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I recommend:
Avoiding hard or chewy foods.
Warm compresses and gentle jaw exercises (under guidance).
Checking with a dentist or ENT specialist experienced in TMJ disorders.
In some cases, a night guard or bite splint helps if teeth grinding is involved.
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Early management can prevent worsening, so it’s good you’re noticing the symptoms now.
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