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Should The ER Be Visited For Pain And Tenderness In The Jaw?

My 23-year old daughter is experiencing pain in her upper left jaw - she says it feels almost like an ear infection starting. Also the area just under her chin on the left side is tender to the touch and hurts when pressure is applied. She's had this but no other symptoms for three days. Should she go to the urgent care or wait a few more days to see if symptoms subside. (She will not be able to see her primary care doctor during the weekend hours.)
Fri, 17 Aug 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

The symptoms of pain in upper left jaw with a feeling of beginning of ear infection is pointing towards sinus infection or sinusitis.
However it can also be due to any decayed tooth or nerve related pain.
So yes, she should consult an Oral Physician or an Emergency room and get evaluated.
A clinical examination and if needed an x ray of teeth/sinuses can be done for confirmation..
If there is infection then a course of antibiotics like Augmentin, Azithromycin etc can be advised.
Along with it anti inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen can help in reducing pain.
If there is sinus infection then along with it decongestant nasal sprays can help in improvement.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora..
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Should The ER Be Visited For Pain And Tenderness In The Jaw?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The symptoms of pain in upper left jaw with a feeling of beginning of ear infection is pointing towards sinus infection or sinusitis. However it can also be due to any decayed tooth or nerve related pain. So yes, she should consult an Oral Physician or an Emergency room and get evaluated. A clinical examination and if needed an x ray of teeth/sinuses can be done for confirmation.. If there is infection then a course of antibiotics like Augmentin, Azithromycin etc can be advised. Along with it anti inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen can help in reducing pain. If there is sinus infection then along with it decongestant nasal sprays can help in improvement. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora..