Occasional Jaw Pain
I have posted this before but so many of you mention facial and jaw pain I thought I would post again in the hope that it helps some of you understand what may be causing it . This is an excerpt from an endocrinoigists lectures , 'Normally hypothyroid disease does not cause localized pain in the throat or neck or referred pain to the face ear or dental structures. One exception that occasionally occurs, is pain that arises from hashimotos thyroiditis , which is an autoimmune inflamatory disease of the thyroid gland . It can cause pain or tenderness to the thyroid and in a small percentage of cases pain can be referred into the mandible or other sub mandibular sites . NOTE:: the mandible is the lower jaw submandibular is the area beneath the lower jaw !' I had this pain for years but not one doctor connected it to my thyroid
The common reasons for jaw pain in children include injuries and medical conditions. Temporomandibular joint dysfunction: TMJ connects the lower jaw to the skull. The dysfunction can happen because of overexertion, anxiety, stress, clenching, or grinding of teeth, or due to an injury (1). Jaw pain, which sometimes radiates to other areas of the face, is a common concern. It can develop due to sinus infections, toothaches, issues with the blood vessels or nerves, or other conditions. Trigeminal neuralgia, or tic douloureux, is an intensely painful disorder of the trigeminal nerve that causes sharp, stabbing episodes of pain in most areas of the face, including the right or left, jaw. The pain is usually felt on one side, but sometimes on both.
By Kelly HernandezJaw pain can be a debilitating condition that affects your ability to eat and speak. Many things can cause jaw pain, from your sinuses and ears to your teeth or jaw itself. This means it can be. Sudden jaw pain on the left side is sometimes a symptom of a heart attack, according to Dr. One-sided, acute jaw pain is also a sign of trigeminal neuralgia, although this can occur on either the left or the right, states WebMD. Sudden jaw pain that warns of a heart attack typically waxes and wanes, claims Dr.
of ETNT Health20 Signs Your Tooth Pain Is Signaling Something More Serious
You unwrap your favorite ice cream bar and can already taste that creamy vanilla ice cream with the hard chocolate coating. You take that first bite, mouth watering, and…OUCH!
An intense, throbbing pain shoots through your molar—and throughout your entire body. Maybe you just banged your tooth. Maybe it's something worse.
Occasional mouth pain may just indicate a sensitivity to hot or cold, which can become increasingly common as you get older. But different types of toothaches—and other symptoms associated with this pain—can be indicators that you're developing one of several serious health conditions that need immediate treatment.
Don't just pop an ibuprofen and assume it'll go away. Read on to learn about 20 signs that indicate you need to take your tooth pain seriously. And to ensure your house is safe for you and the entire family, don't miss this essential list of 100 Ways Your Home Could be Making You Sick.
Occasional Jaw Pain On Left Side
Sporadic Jaw Pain
