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What Could Sudden Pain And Swelling In Hinge Of Jaw Indicate?

A couple of nights ago at work, while I was in the break room, I could feel the left hinge of my jaw start to ache. The ache itself is mild and I m not really in any discomfort, but it has continued. This morning I noticed in my reflection that the side of my face around that jaw hinge is slightly swollen, and a second person has confirmed that it does look a little swollen. I m just wondering what it could possibly be?
Wed, 22 Jul 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain the swelling and pain at the jaw joint is probably due to Temporomandibular Joint Disorder and it can occur due to a number of reasons like:
1.It can be due to teeth clenching and grinding habit..
2.It can be due to dislocation of articular disc between the two ends of joint..
3.Physical trauma to jaw ..
4.Stress leading to tensing of the facial muscles as well as clenching of teeth..
5.Osteoarthritis..

You can take muscle relaxant and painkillers like Flexon MR or Nucoxia MR twice daily..
Apply hot packs over the swelling..
Take a soft diet..
Avoid over use of jaw like chewing chewinggum for long hours..
Do not eat very hard foods..
Avoid excessive mouth opening..

In case if still there is no improvement or there is exaggeration of symptoms get an Orthopantomogram done under supervision of dentist and get evaluated for getting ruled out for the exact cause of the pain and swelling and get treated accordingly..

Hope this information helps..

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Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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What Could Sudden Pain And Swelling In Hinge Of Jaw Indicate?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain the swelling and pain at the jaw joint is probably due to Temporomandibular Joint Disorder and it can occur due to a number of reasons like: 1.It can be due to teeth clenching and grinding habit.. 2.It can be due to dislocation of articular disc between the two ends of joint.. 3.Physical trauma to jaw .. 4.Stress leading to tensing of the facial muscles as well as clenching of teeth.. 5.Osteoarthritis.. You can take muscle relaxant and painkillers like Flexon MR or Nucoxia MR twice daily.. Apply hot packs over the swelling.. Take a soft diet.. Avoid over use of jaw like chewing chewinggum for long hours.. Do not eat very hard foods.. Avoid excessive mouth opening.. In case if still there is no improvement or there is exaggeration of symptoms get an Orthopantomogram done under supervision of dentist and get evaluated for getting ruled out for the exact cause of the pain and swelling and get treated accordingly.. Hope this information helps.. If you find the answer helpful please give me a Five Star Review and click on found the answer helpful as a token of appreciation.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..