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Jaw problem related
I have the following symptoms -1)jaw pain, 2)clicking sound from my right side of jaw, 3)tightness of jaw muscle, 4) difficulty in breathing, 5)neck pain and shoulder pain. Where (which department of doctor) should I see at first? Please don't ignore it. I am really in big trouble. Please help me.
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you need to relax. you can do hot fomentation near your ears on both sides. visit a dentist and get it checked. ask for a night guard. if it still persists, consult an oral surgeon. listen to music or take a warm water bath before sleeping. this will help you to calm down.
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If you don't have an organic lesion or growth in that area after opg xray and Ctscan then this looks like a functional problem with tmj jaw joint which can be treated by tmj rehabilitation and a team of orthodontist. Oral surgeon. And. ENT specialist.
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Donot open jaws wide. Have soft food always
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Consult a maxillsurgeon at the earliest. He is the best person to solve your problem.
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Dr. Girish PV
Orthodontist
17 yrs exp
Bangalore
It is a neuromuscular problem with an imbalance in your jaw muscles leading to a tmj problem.
see www.tmjindia.com for the only person in india with a MKG (myokinesograph).
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Dr. Chetan Bhole
Dentist
24 yrs exp
Mumbai
Visit an oral and maxillo-facial surgeon.If the problem does not get solved visit your general physician as well. He would be the best person to guide you.
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