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What Causes Throat Pain Like Pressure On Jaw?

A couple of days back I started to have a little pain when I swallowed and felt like I was getting a soar throat. The pain has increased significantly and my throat is sensitive to the touch where I feel the pain. It almost feels as though there is pressure on my jaw. I had this once before. Any idea what this can be?
Tue, 30 Jun 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern.

Thanks for your concern . The sore throat and pressure on jaw clearly indicating that you are suffering from sinus infection that is sinusitis . Sometimes when sinus infection persist for few weeks the infection spread to throat through post nasal drip that causes sore throat . Moreover inflammation in the sinuses cause pressure and pain in jaw .

I would suggest to to :-

- Do gargles with salt mix with warm water .

- Do saline nasal rinses .

- Take steam twice a day .

- Take ibuprofen (if not allergic) or paracetamol for main and swelling.

Consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis and treatment .

Doctor may order throat swab test ,blood test , X-ray or CT scan to confirm the diagnosis .

Doctor may prescribe antibiotics (cifixime or penicillin) for at least 10 day along with decongestant and anti inflammatory drugs .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Throat Pain Like Pressure On Jaw?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. Thanks for your concern . The sore throat and pressure on jaw clearly indicating that you are suffering from sinus infection that is sinusitis . Sometimes when sinus infection persist for few weeks the infection spread to throat through post nasal drip that causes sore throat . Moreover inflammation in the sinuses cause pressure and pain in jaw . I would suggest to to :- - Do gargles with salt mix with warm water . - Do saline nasal rinses . - Take steam twice a day . - Take ibuprofen (if not allergic) or paracetamol for main and swelling. Consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis and treatment . Doctor may order throat swab test ,blood test , X-ray or CT scan to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics (cifixime or penicillin) for at least 10 day along with decongestant and anti inflammatory drugs . Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari