- Male
- 26 Years
- 22/01/2025
I've been having this pain near my left ear, like right between my jaw and tragus. It happened a few months ago too but went away eventually. Now it's back, and it gets worse when I bite down on something. Could you help me figure out what might be causing this and how to fix it?
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That could be TM joint synovitis, visit Dentist for evaluation and appropriate treatment.
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Consult a Ent Specialist
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