What causes pain under jaw while turning head to left?
Patient: When I turn my head to the left and put pressure on my jugular vein I get a pain under my jaw. Also when I bend over and turn my head to the left I get the same pain. No swelling and it doesn t hurt any other time. I went to the dentist and they took some x rays of my teeth and found nothing. I have been referred to an oral surgeon. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks. Doctor: Hello,Thank you for contacting me at "Ask a Doctor". I will try to answer your question to the best of my ability.Your symptoms are very nonspecific. I would suggest that we need to take a closer look at your temporomandibular joint.  This should be something that the oral surgeon would take a look at.  Other things that cause problems in the neck area would be inflamed lymph nodes and possible infection.  Again, he should be checked by the oral surgeon.  Is very difficult to Give few more specific information as I do not have a lot to go on at this time.I hope this information is useful for you. Please do not hesitate to message us back if you have any further questions.Best wishes,Adrian Rawlinson MD