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What Causes Chewing Difficulty While Treating Atrial Fibrillation?

My husband is 72 years old and has atrial fibrillation for which he is on medication including warfarin, amniorodoron, metropolol and avastatin. He is experiencing tongue tiredness while chewing, he is also feeling a bit weak. He is drinking water. I don t think he is dehydrated.
Wed, 3 Oct 2018
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Hi,

Most probably the symptoms are due to TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorder.

If symptoms persist you can consult a dental surgeon and evaluated.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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What Causes Chewing Difficulty While Treating Atrial Fibrillation?

Hi, Most probably the symptoms are due to TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorder. If symptoms persist you can consult a dental surgeon and evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician