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What Causes Pain In The Upper Jaw And Cheek Bones?
I started off with my upper jaw and cheek bones hurting. Then it went to my upper and lower haw and cheek bones. Then it went to my lower jaw and was painful to even bite down. Now the lymph node on the right side of my throat is very swollen and tender to the touch as well as when I nite down. It is not one tooth but all of them. I have been on a z pack for 4days with no relief. What else can I do?
Tue, 20 Mar 2018
Hello,
Pain in the upper jaw and cheekbones with pain in all teeth is commonly seen due to infection in the sinuses causing sinusitis. As there are large sinuses present around the nose, therefore, a sinus infection can cause pain in face and pain and sensitivity in teeth and gums of the upper jaw.
Pain in the lower jaw and lymph nodes and throat inflammation can also be due to infection. So my suggestion is to consult an emergency room and get evaluated, a clinical examination and sinus x-ray can help in diagnosis.
You can be advised antibiotics or to continue the same Z-Pak that you are taking and along with its anti-inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen and decongestant nasal spray to reduce congestion and pressure.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
Pain in the upper jaw and cheekbones with pain in all teeth is commonly seen due to infection in the sinuses causing sinusitis. As there are large sinuses present around the nose, therefore, a sinus infection can cause pain in face and pain and sensitivity in teeth and gums of the upper jaw.
Pain in the lower jaw and lymph nodes and throat inflammation can also be due to infection. So my suggestion is to consult an emergency room and get evaluated, a clinical examination and sinus x-ray can help in diagnosis.
You can be advised antibiotics or to continue the same Z-Pak that you are taking and along with its anti-inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen and decongestant nasal spray to reduce congestion and pressure.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
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