Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Treatment For Swelling In The Jaw

Hi, I m not sure what is going on, but about 4 days ago, the right side of my jaw and under my ear started hurting. This has happened before, but it only lasted a few minutes. This pain and pressure continuted, and when I woke up the next morning, my jaw was swollen. It has been swollen ever since. I thought that it may be some kind of blockage in my sinus cavity, so I started taking some cefprozil, but my jaw is still swollen. It feels tight and there is a lot pressure. No direct pain. What could this be?
posted on Fri, 22 Aug 2014
Twitter Wed, 31 Dec 2014 Answered on
Twitter Fri, 2 Jan 2015 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
Dentist,  's  Response
Hello,

Thanks for consulting HCM

Read your query as you have pain and swelling in jaw this can be due to dental infection or due to impacted wisdom tooth .
Dont be worried so much I will suggest you to consult oral surgeon for examination of oral cavity and investigation to confirm the diagnosis .
Inmeantime do warm saline rinses two - three times a day and you can take analgesic medicine like Diclomol or Ibugesic by consulting with your local doctor .

Hope this will help you.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Treatment For Swelling In The Jaw

Hello, Thanks for consulting HCM Read your query as you have pain and swelling in jaw this can be due to dental infection or due to impacted wisdom tooth . Dont be worried so much I will suggest you to consult oral surgeon for examination of oral cavity and investigation to confirm the diagnosis . Inmeantime do warm saline rinses two - three times a day and you can take analgesic medicine like Diclomol or Ibugesic by consulting with your local doctor . Hope this will help you.