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Jaw claudication refers to pain or discomfort in the jaw that typically occurs while chewing.
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
Jaw pain after chewing
An inflammatory disease affecting multiple joints, particularly in the hands and feet. The cause is autoimmunity (body's immune system attacking itself).
Inflammation of large blood vessels in the body, caused by autoimmunity (the body attacking itself). Notably, blood vessels to the eyes may be affected, causing blindness. Risk factors include advanced age, female gender, and other autoimmune diseases.
Takayasu's arteritis
Takayasu's arteritis is a type of vasculitis (blood vessel inflammation). The large artery that carries blood from your heart to the rest of your body (aorta) and its main branches are damaged. The exact cause is unknown but could be due to an immune system disorder.
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom
Do you have jaw pain shortly after you start eating?
Do you have headaches or does your head feel heavy?
Do you have any skin problems?
Do you feel any numbness or change in sensation?
Do you have a fever?
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