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Jaw Pain, Tightness, Cramps, Painful. Serious?
Hi, i have this pain that doesnt happen very often but when it does, it causes a some pain. It almost feels like my left side of my jaw tightens up, almost like a cramp and it runs down the left side of my pain. it will go away after a few mins but i have to massgage it until the pain goes down. is this something serious? it doesnt have often but it will happen a handful of times a month
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Tue, 23 Apr 2013
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Hi,
Based on the information provided it seem like you are having
1) Trismus (spasm of jaw)
or
2) Trigerminal neuralgia ( nerve issues)
Its better to have it checked by neurologist so that proper pain treatment is given.
Hope it helps.
Dr. JAY PATEL
Based on the information provided it seem like you are having
1) Trismus (spasm of jaw)
or
2) Trigerminal neuralgia ( nerve issues)
Its better to have it checked by neurologist so that proper pain treatment is given.
Hope it helps.
Dr. JAY PATEL
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