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Jaw Problem
I am now 24 years old. I was in second year college when my jaw started producing a clicking Sound whenever I opened my mouth. I also felt pain when I moved my jaws. The x-ray result shows “Negative for Fracture.” Lately, I notice some difficulty in speaking as a result of this jaw problem.
I need help?Your problem is most likely due to a loose joint in the mandibles which is the jawbone. The clicking sound you hear is your jaw slipping out of its natural position. This is a common condition. Do not open your mouth so wide to avoid a dislocation, otherwise you might not be able to close it again until the dislocation is fixed. This condition is commonly termed locked jaw.
Visit an ENT (Ears. Nose, and Throat) doctor and tell him your concern. His assessment is important in determining whether an operation is needed or not. Oftentimes, observation and exercises are prescribed to develop the jaw muscles to help stabilize the joints of the temporomandibular (of, relating to, being, or affecting the joint between the temporal bone and the mandible).
In case of locked jaw, follow this emergency procedure: With a clean handkerchief or tissue, press the lower jaw down using a thumb, applying pressure on the molars of the lower set of teeth to push the lower jaw back to its proper position.
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Lipitor
Lipitor is a prescription drug. It is used in patients with multiple risk factors for heart disease such as family history, high blood pressure, age, low HDL (‘good’ cholesterol) or smoking to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke and certain kinds of heart surgeries. When diet and exercise alone are not enough, Lipitor is used along with a low-fat diet and exercise to lower cholesterol.
Lipitor is not for everyone. It is not for those with liver problems. And it is not for women who are nursing, pregnant or may become pregnant. If you take Lipitor, tell your doctor if you feel any new musde pain or weakness. This could be a sign of rare but serious muscle side effects. Tell your doctor about all medications you take.This may help avoid serious drug interactions. Your doctor should do blood tests to check your liver function before and during treatment and may adjust your dose. The most common side effects are gas, constipation, stomach pain arid heartburn. They tend to be mild and often go away.
Lipitor is one of many cholesterol-lowering treatment options that you and your doctor can consider.