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Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Syndrome
Alternate Names : TMJ or TMD
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Symptoms & Signs
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Headache
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Earache (the joint is located right in front of the ears and can easily be interpreted as ear pain by the patient)
- Jaw pain or tenderness of the jaw
- Dull, aching facial pain
- Biting or chewing difficulty or discomfort
- Clicking sound while chewing or opening the mouth
- Grating sensation while chewing
- Decreased ability to open or close the mouth
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• Definition
• Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Symptoms & Signs
• Prevention
• Diagnosis & Tests
• Treatment
• Prognosis
• Complications
• Support Groups
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Review Date : 5/21/2003
Reviewed By : A.D.A.M. editorial. Previous reviews by Jason Newman, M.D., Department of Otolaryngology, Kaiser Permanente Medical Group, Washington, DC and Ashutosh Kacker, M.D., Department of Otolaryngology, New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY. Reviews provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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