Temporomandibular Joint Discomfort
Oral Health Anagha Nair•Gender: Female•Age: 34 years (Adult)• Chronicity: 10 months
Presenting Complaints & History
- Dull ache and clicking sound in the left jaw joint during chewing
- Jaw muscle soreness worsening under high mental stress
- Dull earache and neck tension on the left side
- Difficulty opening mouth fully to eat large fruits
Clinical Assessment
Experienced left-sided TMJ discomfort linked to stress-induced jaw clenching, seeking non-surgical muscle relaxation.
Diagnostic Investigations: TMJ X-ray normal, ruling out structural joint displacement; positive joint clicking on clinical exam.
Homeopathic Therapeutics & Management
Constitutional treatment to relieve masseter muscle spasms, soothe joint ligaments, and resolve clenching reflexes.
Selected Constitutional Remedies: Rhus Toxicodendron and Ignatia Amara
Lifestyle & Nutritional Support
Applying warm compresses to jaw, eating soft foods during flares, avoiding chewing gum, and jaw relaxation stretches.
Clinical Outcome
Follow-up Period: 5 months- Significant reduction in jaw pain and clicking sound during chewing
- Complete resolution of stress-induced masseter muscle soreness
- No further earache or neck tension
- Able to open mouth fully and eat normally without discomfort
✓Medically reviewed by Dr. Navaneeth K. Unni
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