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Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome
Health Encyclopedia: Earache
An earache can be sharp, dull, or burning pain. The pain may be temporary or constant.
Alternative Names
Otalgia; Pain - ear
Considerations
Ear pain in children is often caused by a build-up of fluid and pressure behind the eardrum, in the area called the middle ear. The middle ear is connected to the nasal passages by a short narrow tube, the Eustachian tube. The Eustachian tube allows normal fluids to drain out of the middle ear, and help...
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Expert & Community Posts
Grind, Grind, Grind Those Teeth
By Florence Cardinal , Health ExpertTo the young, the teeth don't seem important. They're hard, indestructible and permanent. As a case... Read more »
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJD): Tangled Up With Fibromyalgia
By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health ExpertIt is rather common for patients to complain of suffering chronic fatigue along with all the pain... Read more »
September is Pain Awareness Month
By Karen Lee Richards , Health ExpertSeptember is designated as Pain Awareness Month. Although most people don’t realize it, chronic... Read more »
Sleep Disorders Common with RA
By Christine Miller , Health ExpertDo you have problems falling asleep? Do you wake frequently during the... Read more »
Ask the Expert: Migraines Caused by TMJ?
By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health ExpertDear Dr. Borigini,Is TMJD (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder) often associated with migraines? I... Read more »
Health Guide
TMJ Overview: Temporomandibular Joint Disorder
TMJ is short for "Temporomandibular Joint" which is the jaw joint. Each person has two, one in front of each ear. It connects the lower and upper jaw bones and allows the joint to move up and down,... Read more »Fibromyalgia: Conditions with Similar Symptoms
Conditions with Similar SymptomsBetween 10 - 30% of all doctors' office visits are due to symptoms that resemble those of fibromyalgia, including fatigue, malaise, and widespread muscle pain. Since... Read more »Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Diagnosis
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In studies of large patient groups, 15 - 27% of people complain of long-term fatigue, but the majority can be explained by other medical or psychological problems. According to surveys,... Read more »Sinusitis: Diagnosis
Patients who have sinusitis symptoms that do not clear up within a few days, are severe, or are accompanied by high fever or acute illness should see a doctor. It should be noted, however,... Read more »Images
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