Can Recurrent Sinusitis Lead To TMJ Issues?
Parotitis...acute lymphadenitis...TMJ dysfunction... Eustachian tube dysfun
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I have gone through the query and understood your problems. I will try my best to help you with this.
1. Unilateral swelling of the face, particular over the jaw could be due to parotitis, acute lymphadenitis and TMJ dysfunction. My strong feeling is, you could be having parotitis. The former, is usually noticed during the episodes of stress and dehydration.
2. Recurrent sinusitis cannot lead to TMJ issues, both are not inter-related.
3. I also suspect that you could be suffering from Eustachian tube (the tube connecting nose and the ear) dysfunction. This is one of the reason making you to pop your ears frequently.
4. Finally, I would suggest you to get a CT scan of the paranasal sinuses and ultrasound of the face and neck done. The above two investigations help us to identify the actual cause of your problem.
5. Meanwhile, you need to continue with steroid and saline nasal spray and do steam inhalation regularly.
Hope I have answered your query; I will be available for the follow-up queries.
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Dr. Naveen Kumar N.
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon
Parotid duct could be blocked on the left side...
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1. It's noticed only on the left side because, the parotid duct on the affected side could be blocked or the capsule of the TMJ traumatized.
2. The swelling of the tonsils is not associated with the swelling over the jaw. The lymph nodes of the tonsils drain to the area below the ear or to be more precise, the angle of the mandible.
3. Try taking oral pain relievers such as ibuprofen or diclofenac. Drink lots of water. Get an ultrasound done, this will throw some light on the probable cause of your problem.
Hope this clarifies your doubts; Revert back to me if you any follow-up queries.
Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N.
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon
Get further evaluations done...
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Please get the further evaluations done to rule out any stones in the duct. Get an ultrasound of the face and neck done. Wish you good luck and good health.
Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N.
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon
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Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty
Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist
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