Pain in my jaw. what is it? please help!?!


Question: Pain in my jaw. what is it.? please help!.?
hi

well a few times when i have had a big yawn one side of my jaw as clicked (was painful) mainly the right.

for the past few days when i eat now it feels like something sour in the corner of my right jaw and hurts alot.

i will be gettin a doctors appointment soon .

does anybody no what it is or what it could be .?.?
Health Question & Answer


Answers:
It sounds like your jaw is out of alignment which can indicate TMJ Syndrome (TMJ stands for Temporomandibular Joint/where the jaw comes together)..

A variety of symptoms may be linked to TMJ disorders. Pain, particularly in the chewing muscles and/or jaw joint, is the most common symptom. Other likely symptoms include:

-radiating pain in the face, jaw, or neck,
-jaw muscle stiffness,
-limited movement or locking of the jaw,
-painful clicking, popping or grating in the jaw joint when opening or closing the mouth,
-a change in the way the upper and lower teeth fit together.

You might also consider seeing your dentist to rule out abcesses in your teeth.

In the meantime here's some suggestions to help with the pain.

-eating soft foods,
-applying ice packs,
-avoiding extreme jaw movements (such as wide yawning, loud singing, and gum chewing),
-learning techniques for relaxing and reducing stress,
-practicing gentle jaw stretching and relaxing exercises that may help increase jaw movement. Your health care provider or a physical therapist can recommend exercises if appropriate for your particular condition.

It's good you're seeing the doctor soon.

God Bless and ty for reading.Health Question & Answer

It could just be inflamed temporarily from something. I would try something like an anti-inflammatory like ibuprofen until you get to the doctor.
This might help too :-)
http://www.ada.org/public/topics/tmd_tmj...Health Question & Answer

I have got the same problem-I will be interested in any answers you get I have just had an x-ray of my parotid gland -waiting for resultsHealth Question & Answer

Sounds like lock jaw.? google it xHealth Question & Answer



The consumer health information on youqa.cn is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions.
The answer content post by the user, if contains the copyright content please contact us, we will immediately remove it.
Copyright © 2007-2012 YouQA.cn -   Terms of Use -   Contact us

Health Q&A Resources