What Causes Protrusion Of Jaw To The Left Side?

Posted on Tue, 21 Jun 2016

Question: My jaw seems to be out on left side can that make it hard to swollow at times

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

Based on your description, its possible that the protrusion is related to an enlarged node related to a local infection leading to submandibular gland enlargement. The fact that there is pain associated with it especially if on movement then TMJ disorder is also a possibility, in which case muscle relaxants and NSAIDs can be advised accordingly. The jaw and oral cavity esp teeth needs to be examined for any associated focus and treated accordingly.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Let me know if you have any query

Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action.

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Dr. M.S. Khalil

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar