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After eating i have swollen facial muscles at the top of my jaw close to my temples. what could be the cause?
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Go see MD please: It may not be your muscle that is swelling, it may be the blood vessel and treatment would be different, and needed fast. Please go see your doctor to be evaluated, and treated. Good luck.
Answered 12/20/2013
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