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Pain in the jaw
Jaw joint hurts
Hurt my jaw
Lower jaw pain
About the Symptom
Jaw pain is referring to painful sensation or tenderness that is felt in or around the jaw. This may be from the jaw itself including the nearby temporomandibular joint (TMJ) or due to surrounding structures including muscles, nerves, lymph nodes or even due to masses. Causes can include trauma, infection, inflammation, or abnormal growths.
Related Serious Diseases
Sometimes, Jaw pain may be related to these serious diseases:
- Myocardial Infarction (MI) / Unstable Angina
These are often grouped together under the term "Acute Coronary Syndrome" (ACS) and are potentially life-threatening. This occurs when a blood vessel supplying the heart is blocked, usually by a blood clot. Risk factors include high cholesterol, high blood pressure, a sedentary lifestyle, diabetes, and a family history of cardiovascular diseases (e.g., stroke, heart disease).
Doctor's Diagnostic Questions
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom:
- Do you have jaw pain?
- How long have you had jaw pain?
- How long does your jaw pain typically last?
- How has the jaw pain changed since it started?
- On a scale of 1-10, how bad was the pain in your jaw?
Reviewed By:
Eric A. Gantwerker, MD, MMSC (Otolaryngology (ENT))
Pediatric Otolaryngologist at Northwell Health and Associate Professor of Otolaryngology at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He holds a Master of Medical Science (MMSc) in Medical Education with a special focus on educational technology, educational research, and game-based learning from Harvard Medical School and a Master of Science in Physiology and Biophysics from Georgetown University. He has a special interest in faculty development and has been a speaker or faculty at hundreds of local, national, and international courses and conferences. He is also an active blogger and podcaster for several organizations, including the Harvard Macy Institute (HMI), Harvard Medical School CME Online, and BackTable Innovations. He has been featured in the news and print for media outlets such as USA Today, Businesswire, The Washington Post, Nature Medicine, Fox News, and KevinMD. He was also the Vice President, Medical Director of a medical video game company, Level Ex from 2018 to 2023 that utilized game technology and psychology to create interactive experiences for healthcare professionals. | He is recognized as an expert on the implementation of educational technologies and gaming with a foundation in educational theory for health professions education. He was honored to be inducted as an Associate Member of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Academy of Master Surgeon Educators and as an Associate Fellow of the Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE).
Yoshinori Abe, MD (Internal Medicine)
Dr. Abe graduated from The University of Tokyo School of Medicine in 2015. He completed his residency at the Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Longevity Medical Center. He co-founded Ubie, Inc. in May 2017, where he currently serves as CEO & product owner at Ubie. Since December 2019, he has been a member of the Special Committee for Activation of Research in Emergency AI of the Japanese Association for Acute Medicine. | | Dr. Abe has been elected in the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Healthcare & Science category.
Content updated on Jan 29, 2025
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What Are Causes of Pain in One Side of the Jaw?
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Pain in one side of the jaw can be caused by various factors, including temporomandibular joint disorders, dental issues, and muscle tension. Identifying the specific cause is essential for effective treatment and relief.
References:
Gauer RL, Semidey MJ. Diagnosis and treatment of temporomandibular disorders. Am Fam Physician. 2015 Mar 15;91(6):378-86. PMID: 25822556.
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Jaw Pain - Cleveland Clinic
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/24447-jaw-pain