Suggest remedy for jaw pain extending upto neck and chest
Patient: i have a severe pain starting in my jaw that spreads down my neck into my chest. it then travells into the muscles of my arms down into my fingers. the pain is so bad i can t sit stand lay down or walk and it hurts bad. it makes my arms want to curl and it makes me want to bend over . it started about 3 weeks ago a couple of times a day. now it won t go away and i m in agony. Doctor: This looks like it can be related with your heart, cervical spine or jaw joint weak ness. For heart just check do you have pain and breathing difficulty on walking up hills or walking for long distance ? If yes then do your electrocardiogram with tredmile test and visit cardiologist. If no then follow the next.Check do you have regular pain from your neck to radiating to your hand as well to head? As well do you have any numbness or tingling or pulling feeling in hand? If yes then it can be related to your cervical spine. You need to do a MRI of cervical spine and check with ortho doctor.If no then check next,Do you feel pain starting only from jaw joint and radiating down, as well chewing difficulty if yes then again need to visit ortho here based on assessment he will suggest you either surgical or medical conservative treatment.In any case you need to visit doctor and get it evaluated so visit doctor and take proper treatment.You can also use hot pack for temporary relief at home frequently with soothing and relaxing effect on soft tissues.Take care.