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Feeling the tightness in my jaw
I've been experiencing a tightness/tug at the base of jaw or at the top end of my throat. I've been breathing a lot through my mouth as a way of coping up with my anxiety. Every morning for the last 3 days I wake up with this feeling of tightness/tug. It is not hindering my swallowing, but still it's very uncomfortable.
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Is it both sides or one side ?
It might be temporomandibular joint (tmj) problem.
Will help out with some muscle relaxant.
Make sure u don’t sleep on one side giving pressure to the jaw and also rule out dental problems.
Next Steps
Visit ENT clinic for better diagnosis
Health Tips
Muscle relaxant medication and alternative hot n cold compression will help out
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Hi ma'am,
Unable to understand the exact location. But it may be due to dryness of throat.
Try to increase your water intake, see if you have gastritis, if yes, take appropriate meds for the same.
Next Steps
Visit ENT clinic, so the specialist could take a look, and decide if u need an endoscopy.
Health Tips
-Drink adequate water
- try to reduce spicy/ oily food/ coffee/ tea intake.
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Dr. Shradha Chandra
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
9 yrs exp
Bareilly
Please take consultation for better evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Chirag Yashlaha
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
9 yrs exp
Indore
Hot fomentation
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Dr. Jaimini Thakkar
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
6 yrs exp
Anand
It could be because of dryness or reflux.
Avoid spicy and oily food.
Drink plenty of water.
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