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What Could Be A Lump Appearing Near Temple While Opening Mouth?
I have been headaches on the left side of my head near the temple for about two years. I take a lot of aspirin for pain. A couple of days ago while I was looking in the mirror, I opened my mouth wide and noticed that a lump appeared on the left side while where the I've had the headaches. When I closed my mouth, the lump disappears. In order to feel the lump, I can open my mouth wide and it pops out. This appears only on the left side. Can you suggest what this might be? Thank you.
Wed, 13 May 2015
Hi,
From history it seems that you might be having lax TM ( temporo-mandibular ) joint muscles or sub-laxation of the joint producing this type of symptoms.
Consult oral surgeon and get examined.
Avoid mouth wide open.
Keep two fingers on the joint while yawning or brisk laughing.
Avoid chewing hard stuff.
Ok and take care.
From history it seems that you might be having lax TM ( temporo-mandibular ) joint muscles or sub-laxation of the joint producing this type of symptoms.
Consult oral surgeon and get examined.
Avoid mouth wide open.
Keep two fingers on the joint while yawning or brisk laughing.
Avoid chewing hard stuff.
Ok and take care.
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