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What Causes Salty Discharge In The Mouth And Stiffness In The Jaws?

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Posted on Fri, 13 Jan 2017
Question: I have been having a very strong, extremely salty discharge in my mouth with jaw stiffness and jaw tightens for about a month... constant saltiness gets worse everyday and is becoming unbearable. My physician says it' probably TMJ...I have never had TMJ symptoms in 58 years
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Answered by Dr. Mahesh Kumar T S (39 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
pus discharge, disc displacement, medication.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your query. I have gone through your query.

The salty discharge can be because of pus secondary to tooth or gum infection. Nothing to panic. The stiffness in the mouth opening can be because of disc displacement in the temporomandibular joint. It can happen any time but usually get aggravated by stress.

Nothing to worry, just consult a good oral physician and get it evaluated. You need to get some radiographs done like orthopantomograph to confirm the diagnosis. Once the diagnosis is confirmed, we can treat accordingly.

For the joint disorder, you take Piroxicam (if you are not allergic, you may need a prescription from your local doctor). Avoid hard food items. Give warm foment action over the joint. Do saline gargling.

Mention about any habits of pan or tobacco chewing.
I hope I have answered your question. if you have any queries reply me back.

Take Care.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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What Causes Salty Discharge In The Mouth And Stiffness In The Jaws?

Brief Answer: pus discharge, disc displacement, medication. Detailed Answer: Thanks for your query. I have gone through your query. The salty discharge can be because of pus secondary to tooth or gum infection. Nothing to panic. The stiffness in the mouth opening can be because of disc displacement in the temporomandibular joint. It can happen any time but usually get aggravated by stress. Nothing to worry, just consult a good oral physician and get it evaluated. You need to get some radiographs done like orthopantomograph to confirm the diagnosis. Once the diagnosis is confirmed, we can treat accordingly. For the joint disorder, you take Piroxicam (if you are not allergic, you may need a prescription from your local doctor). Avoid hard food items. Give warm foment action over the joint. Do saline gargling. Mention about any habits of pan or tobacco chewing. I hope I have answered your question. if you have any queries reply me back. Take Care.