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Is Jaw Pain Normal When Diagnosed With Bell's Palsy?

my daughter was diagnosed with bell pelsy and her eye is not closing all the way, but now she is complaining about her jaw hurting,is that normal? my daughter is 11 years old and she weighs 130 pounds theres no medical history from her part. she is usually a healthy child.
Thu, 22 Sep 2016
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Hello,

I can understand your concern. As your daughter is having Bell's Palsy, one side of her face is weak. It can cause the mouth to droop to one side and may distort facial expressions.

In that case, due to inability of the jaw muscles to work and overactivity of the other side of muscles, jaw pain is usually felt in Bell's Palsy patients.

For relief, your daughter can take OTC available analgesics such as Acetaminophen 500 mg or Ibuprofen 400 mg up to three times in a day. In addition, massaging the jaw area of the affected side and going for physiotherapy of the facial muscles will also give relief in the situation.

I hope this information helps you. Thank you for choosing HealthcareMagic. I wish your daughter gets well soon.

Best,
Dr. Viraj Shah
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Is Jaw Pain Normal When Diagnosed With Bell's Palsy?

Hello, I can understand your concern. As your daughter is having Bell s Palsy, one side of her face is weak. It can cause the mouth to droop to one side and may distort facial expressions. In that case, due to inability of the jaw muscles to work and overactivity of the other side of muscles, jaw pain is usually felt in Bell s Palsy patients. For relief, your daughter can take OTC available analgesics such as Acetaminophen 500 mg or Ibuprofen 400 mg up to three times in a day. In addition, massaging the jaw area of the affected side and going for physiotherapy of the facial muscles will also give relief in the situation. I hope this information helps you. Thank you for choosing HealthcareMagic. I wish your daughter gets well soon. Best, Dr. Viraj Shah