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Suggest Treatment For Tightness In The Jaws And Excess Salivation
Posted on
Sun, 13 Nov 2016
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Sun, 13 Nov 2016
Answered on
Mon, 12 Dec 2016
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Question : I have extreme tightness in my jaw,trouble swallowing and extra saliva. Also fatigue. What's wrong with me?
Brief Answer:
Possible Dysphagia.. Require further work up
Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir.
These symptoms could select either local joint pathology or a generalised metabolic disturbances.
Symptoms collectively represent swallowing difficulty or aptly called Dysphagia
I advise you to get the following investigation to determine the cause of your symptoms.
1.X ray of the Temporomandibular joint
2.Serum Calcium levels.
3.Complete blood counts.
4.Upper GIT Endoscopy.
Further management if any is largely based on test results.
Post your further questions if any.
Thank you.
Possible Dysphagia.. Require further work up
Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir.
These symptoms could select either local joint pathology or a generalised metabolic disturbances.
Symptoms collectively represent swallowing difficulty or aptly called Dysphagia
I advise you to get the following investigation to determine the cause of your symptoms.
1.X ray of the Temporomandibular joint
2.Serum Calcium levels.
3.Complete blood counts.
4.Upper GIT Endoscopy.
Further management if any is largely based on test results.
Post your further questions if any.
Thank you.
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Dr. REMY KOSHY
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