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I have been feeling a discomfort in my jaw, below the ear, since december; there is no pain. it feels swollen when i turn my head to the right side. the gp and ent feel there is nothing. my cervical spine has arthritis. i had a ct scan of my neck. the gp

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

TMJ??: Can you open your mouth all the way properly? Does it open straight and not track sideways ? Does it hurt to chew meat or hard things or bite apples? I'm just guessing for you other ideas

Answered 9/28/2016

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Rule out TMJ: A TMJ specialist should be consulted if no other cause is found.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Call the doctor: It's best to call and not just worry about the results. Probably nothing, but you are entitled to an answer.

Answered 8/4/2013

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