I have a small pain that has bothered me for a very long time that appears in varying intensity. Sometimes it is bothersome, but most of the time it is hardly noticable. To is on the left side of my face, in the fleshy area below the jaw. Any ideas what this code be? Should I get it checked out?
2006-06-22 13:35:34 · 4 answers · asked by mitchent86 4 in Health ➔ Men's Health
Sounds like TMJ (don't ask what it stands for). It's the joint of the jaw. Do you grind your teeth at night? Most people do and do not realize it. Get a toothguard at your local pharmacy. They have several kinds. Wear it at night. Also, you're too stressed (this causes pain in the joints).
My dentist made me a toothguard. It stopped the pain immediately.
It never hurts to get checked out by a professional though!
2006-06-22 13:41:20 · answer #1 · answered by Obama, 47 y/o political virgin 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes...It sounds like TMJ...Tender Muscle Joint
2006-06-22 20:41:18 · answer #2 · answered by bertnernie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its probably either your tonsils swelling or your lymph nodes, usually tenderness is caused by allergies or a possible cold or infection.
2006-06-22 20:38:58 · answer #3 · answered by E 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be "TMJ"
2006-06-22 20:40:14 · answer #4 · answered by Zacko 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋