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A 29-year-old male asked:
could tmj cause sinus and balance problems?
5 doctor answers • 10 doctors weighed in
Dr. Abraham Jaskielanswered
Dentistry 22 years experience
TMJ balance: Tmj could definitely cause balance problems (inner ear inflammation), I have two patients now that have that problem and one fells better after adjusted bite and night guard and the other is being fitted for a night guard. As to the sinus, i suppose it it can because of pressure your applying to your teeth, but its not really a cause to a sinus infection, just tooth relation. See a dentist.
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Dr. LaMont Geeanswered
Dentistry 51 years experience
TMJ: It is highly unlikely that problems with the tempromandibular joint would cause sinus problems. It is also unlikely that this joint would be the cause of balance problems, although if you are having sufficient pain from a joint problem then your balance may affected because of pain. If you are not having pain then you should look to other reasons for balance issues. Sinus is totally separate.
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Dr. J. Blake Perkinsanswered
Dentistry 21 years experience
Maybe: Since the TMJ is close to both the maxillary sinus and the ear, any inflammation in the TMJ complex could contribute to pain in both the ear and the sinuses. However, it is not a very common complication. Most people who suffer from tmd experience jaw pain/jaw muscle tenderness, pain in front of the ear, stuffy feeling in ears, pain on opening or closing the jaw, etc. I would get checked out!
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Dr. Louis Galliaanswered
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 45 years experience
Balance not sinus: TMJ patients often complain of imbalance. You may have facial pain but no sinus infection.
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Dr. Paul Grinanswered
Pain Management 36 years experience
Direct symptoms: A stuffy feeling and pain in the sinus area can be a symptom of TMJ disorder. If you are occasionally dizzy or disoriented, it may be a symptom of TMJ dysfunction. See an Orofacial Pain specialist for consultation. They are the expert in TMJ.
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What measures can be taken at home to relieve sinus pain?
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Dr. Ron Jonesanswered
Family Medicine 45 years experience
Hot moist towels: Again, anything that increases your circulation will speed up and increase healing. Use hot most towels over the face to increase the circulation. Although this sounds a bit to the contrary, using a spray decongestant such as afrin, neo-synephrine, 4-way, or Vicks for a few days can constrict the swollen vessels in the mucous membranes of the nasal cavity and sinus openings and give relief. Drj.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Can someone with a history of bundle branch block convert back to sinus rhythm?
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Dr. Mark Rasakanswered
Cardiology 33 years experience
Not really related: Conduction system of heart is as follows. Sa node is in the rt atrium.This fires & the impulse travels to the av node just above the venticles. There is a slight delay .Then the impulse goes to the vetricles via the bundle branch system. The left bundle to the left ventricle and rt bundle to the rt ventricle. So while fast rates can cause a rate depend bundle block , no opposite relationship.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
What causes heart palpitations and the simultaneous opening of my sinus passages?
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Dr. Mike Bowmananswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 19 years experience
Not sure: Those 2 things don't usually go together. I could certainly a guess, but the bottom line is that heart palpitations are never a good thing and you should get them checked out soon. If you experience shortness of breath, chest pain, or any serious issues with the palpitations head to the er or call 911. If the "opening of the sinuses" is a problem, see your ENT afterwards. Best wishes.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
What are the odds of having complications from a sinus infection if you don't get it treated?
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Dr. Dennis Diazanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 38 years experience
Low odds: The odds of a local, orbital or intracranial complication from sinus disease is low in this day and age but we still do see a few cases a year. The orbit is the structure most commonly involved by spread of sinus infection. Intracranial complications occur about 4% of patients hospitalized with sinusitis.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Is it common for sinus congestion to cause a decrease in appetite?
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Dr. Bernstein Joelanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 60 years experience
First, diagnosis: Sinus congestion is not as easy to diagnose by the patient as one might think. You may really have nasal congestion. And most causes of nasal congestion are viral infections. Therefore, it is very likely that the overall symptoms of a viral infection may lead to a decrease in appetite. The course of these infections is 7-10 days. If longer, consult you physician.
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