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Suggest Treatment For Swelling On The Left Side Of The Face

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Posted on Wed, 24 May 2017
Question: i feel like someone slapped me on the left side of face and there is a little swelling and it goes all the way to my shoulder. swelling where the neck and shoulder meet and my jaw is hurting

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Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (58 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Can be T-M joint inflammation.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The swelling that you have can be due to T-M joint inflammation. Rest and hot compress with mild pain killers can help. This needs a direct examination and few investigations to confirm the diagnosis.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.an d
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

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Suggest Treatment For Swelling On The Left Side Of The Face

Brief Answer: Can be T-M joint inflammation. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting your query. The swelling that you have can be due to T-M joint inflammation. Rest and hot compress with mild pain killers can help. This needs a direct examination and few investigations to confirm the diagnosis. I hope this answers your query. In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out. Wishing you good health. Regards.an d Dr. Praveen Tayal. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal