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Last night i hit the side of my head above my ear on the corner of a table. today it hurts to open and close my jaw. would icing be best for the jaw?
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Temporalis muscle: You likely injured this muscle which is one of the chewing muscles. Icing may help the first 24 hours; if there is bleeding or severe swelling or other severe discomfort, see your doctor.
Answered 7/30/2014
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