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Crackling sound
Whenever I open my jaw, I get a crackling sound in my left ear. There is no pain, no other symptom.
What could be the reason and it's treatment?
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You need to consult an ENT and a OMFS ( to rule out any malalignment of teeth) and TMJ disorder.
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Seems like T M joint disorder
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Check with the ENT specialist in person for evaluation and management
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Dr. Rajen Patel
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
26 yrs exp
Surat
It seems related to TM joint
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Consult online or offline for better understanding of problem
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X-ray TM joint open and closed mouth view will be helpful
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