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Suggest Treatment For Pain In Lower Jaws While Chewing

Posted on Tue, 27 Jan 2015

Question: I have a painful area on one side of my lower jaw. It is tender to the touch. It hurts when I swallow or chew food. This came on suddenly about 3 days ago. No fever. No rash. Doesn't seem to be connected to a tooth. For the last couple of days it feels better in the morning but then gets progressively worse during the day.

Answered by Dr. Abubakar Siddiqh (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
seems like mucosal ulcer

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

I had gone through your question and understand your concerns that you are having pain in lower jaw.

If you have oral lesions please upload images.

As per your clinical details, it appears to be mucosal ulcer in lower alveolar ridge secondary to dentures or nutritional deficiencies. I suggest you to consult ent doctor and get detailed ENT examination, blood tests (iron, folic acid). Further treatment can be started according to the findings.

Hope this answers your question, if you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Wishing you good health.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju

Follow up: Dr. Abubakar Siddiqh (11 minutes later)

Thank you doctor. I plan to visit my physician tomorrow (Monday) and will write back to share his recommendation. XXXX

Answered by Dr. Abubakar Siddiqh (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
you are always welcome.

Detailed Answer:

Hello again,

Thanks for considering my answer and for your follow up.

You are always welcome.

Kindly get back to be, with your treating doctor's suggestions and follow ups.

All the best.
Take care.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad