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Probably TJM issue
Three years back I had pain in my right ear and there was issue in opening my mouth fully. I went to an ENT that doctor gave me a gel and asked me to eat soft food and not to chew gums and in two days it was alright. Then last year in july i had the same issue but in left ear, I again went to an ENT and doctor told me probably it's TJM condition. Gave me medication and i was alright.
And now from past two days i am facing the same issue because I realised what it is and started taking care of it with hot water bag for now it haven't pained at all but i have issue in opening my mouth, it feels like jaw bones are blocked and i have to apply pressure to open it wide. Please help me if it's some condition and tell me what can i do? As it's lockdown I cannot go for a checkup so i tried to explain it as best i could.
Also one more thing I was born partially deaf, meaning I cannot hear from my left ear at all. Please help, thank you.
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Hi for resolving this you have to let me know the discomfort you are facing during wide opening of the mouth in the morning or at night?
Do not do warm compression.
Try to do active and passive jaw excercise
Medication:
Tab Valium 10mg
Odhs to continue
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depending upon an interactive session I can choose the diagnostic radio part and following steps
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jaw excercise
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Take:-
•Tab Zerodol MR twice daily for 15 days
•Warm saline rinses between meals
•Apply hot towel fomintation on affected area for 15 minutes thrice daily for 15 days
Also a Xray OPG is mandatory as well as ENT referrral to ascertain whether TMJ or ear problem
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Hi..for now you can follow these simple measures
1. Avoid hard chewy food items
2. Always chew food on both the sides - right n left, chewing on one side for long leads to joint issues in the long run
3. Warm fermentation on affected side from outside
4. Warm salt water rinses
5. Practice jaw opening exercise with your finger or icecream stick- can demonstrate to you over personal chat
Next Steps
get in touch on personal chat and we can schedule an appointment for detailed clinical evaluation post the lockdown
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erupting wisdom teeth , ignored cavities, worn out fillings n old teeth caps , teeth clenching habits etc also can lead to joint issues
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Pain may be due to wisdom tooth
Next Steps
Ketorol dt three times daily
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Do warm saline rinses
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Hi,
Contact on personal chat box for detail discussion.
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Good morning..your age is around when the wisdom tooth erupts in the mouth...it may cause the discomfort you are facing..for now take Acelo MR,twice daily for 3 days with salt water gargling 3 to 4 times daily..
Next Steps
X Ray has to be taken for futher investigation
Health Tips
soft foods for few days and chewing gums may help like an exercise
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Dr. Prashant Bhangale
Dentist
26 yrs exp
Pune
Hi... From your history it seems you may have wisdom tooth issue or Tmj joint related issue. You can visit my clinic in Pune for free consultation after lock down. We can treat you as per proper diagnosis. Please do not ignore dental aspect regarding your pain.
Next Steps
X ray will be required. You can find me on practo or Google.
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Keep using both sides with care. Avoid hard food. Take suitable pain killer like tab crocin if required. Don't worry. You will be fine after treatment.
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