Suggest treatment for jaw pain
Patient: Since September 11, my jaw on right side, just below my ear lobe has been very sore. It hurts my jaw at that location when I chew or yawn. There is unnoticeable swelling, if any. VERY tender and painful when I push on the muscles just below where the ear and jaw meet. I have no molars on that side, upper or lower. I had an ultra-sound on the lymph node in November 11, result was normal. I have a light constant pain w/o touching the area. I clean my ears several times a day w/ q-tips, going deeper than I know I should, but it feels so good! Is it possible some cotton from a swab could be lodged in my ear canal and causing the pain? Doctor: Hello,Your symptoms seem to be related to local inflammation or infection of the temporo-mandibulary joint. For this reason, I recommend consulting with a dentist for a physical exam and an X-ray of the joint. If an infection is present in the ear, it should be treated too. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist