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What Does Toothache Along With Pain In The Jaw Indicate?

I have pain in upper and lower teeth which seems to radiate into the jaw and left sinus area. Lips are numb at times. I rarely get headaches...but this past month I am getting head aches but not severe. I am 67...overweight I am afraid and taking Lyrica for neouropathy and Lasartan for HBP.
Wed, 28 Mar 2018
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Hello,

Your symptoms of pain in upper and lower teeth and along with it a pain in left sinus and headache seems to be most probably due to sinus infection or sinusitis. Also, it can also be due to nerve induced pain or Trigeminal Neuralgia.

So my suggestion is to consult an emergency room and get evaluated and a thorough clinical examination and x-ray like PNS view x-ray can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly.

In case if it is a sinus infection, then you can be advised antibiotics like Augmentin, anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen, decongestants like Pseudoephedrine, do saline nasal irrigation, steam inhalation and use a humidifier in your room.

You can also be advised decongestant nasal sprays containing Xylometazoline or Oxymetazoline. Avoid spicy and chilled foods. Do warm compresses around nostrils. In case if it is due to nerve related cause, then Neurotic painkillers like Lyrica can be helpful.



Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regard,
Dr. Honey Arora
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What Does Toothache Along With Pain In The Jaw Indicate?

Hello, Your symptoms of pain in upper and lower teeth and along with it a pain in left sinus and headache seems to be most probably due to sinus infection or sinusitis. Also, it can also be due to nerve induced pain or Trigeminal Neuralgia. So my suggestion is to consult an emergency room and get evaluated and a thorough clinical examination and x-ray like PNS view x-ray can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly. In case if it is a sinus infection, then you can be advised antibiotics like Augmentin, anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen, decongestants like Pseudoephedrine, do saline nasal irrigation, steam inhalation and use a humidifier in your room. You can also be advised decongestant nasal sprays containing Xylometazoline or Oxymetazoline. Avoid spicy and chilled foods. Do warm compresses around nostrils. In case if it is due to nerve related cause, then Neurotic painkillers like Lyrica can be helpful. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regard, Dr. Honey Arora