What causes jaw swelling?
In this diagnosis, the jaw is swollen, tender, and bulging compared to normal, physiological vision.
Depending on the cause, you may also experience numbness, pain, or discomfort when touched.
Call 911 or go to your local emergency room if you experience sudden swelling/edema of the face, mouth, or tongue, rash, or shortness of breath.
Possible causes include:
- Swollen glands;
- Trauma or injury;
- Viral infection;
- Bacterial infection;
- Tooth abscess;
- Tooth extraction;
- Pericoronitis;
- Tonsillitis;
- Mumps;
- Salivary gland problems;
- Lyme disease;
- Chronic fatigue syndrome;
- Rheumatoid arthritis;
- Lupus;
- Side effects of certain medications.
Be sure to consult a doctor if your jaw swelling occurs after an injury or if the swelling persists for several days and is accompanied by signs of infection (fever, headache, fatigue).
You should immediately consult a clinic in case of the following symptoms:
- You cannot eat or have difficulty opening your mouth;
- Swelling of the lips or tongue;
- Difficulty breathing;
- Head injury;
- High fever.
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