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My boyfriend got hit by an opponent's head while playing basketball. he got hit around the eye and he said that it hurts when chewing. what remedy can we use??

Q: my boyfriend got hit by an opponent's head while playing basketball. he got hit around the eye and he said that it hurts when chewing. what remedy can we use??

: It is possible that his temporomandibular joint was traumatized and is causing this discomfort. Place warm compress over area and see a dentist for an x-ray if pain continues.

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It is possible that his temporomandibular joint was traumatized and is causing this discomfort. Place warm compress over area and see a dentist for an x-ray if pain continues.

Answered 11/10/2022

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A member asked:

My boyfriend got hit by an opponent's head while playing basketball. he got hit around the eye and he said that it hurts when chewing. what remedy can we use??

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Trager answered

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