HI, (from philippines) my son got accident last april 2012 and undergo surgery to put a titanium on his left jaw. Everything was ok...but 3days ago I got a call frm my son that his jaw is like a new again meaning swollen with pain...do u think it s because of to much heat/hot in qatar where he is working? Do you think, what medicine would you recommend?
Hello, I can understand your concern. Swelling after healing of a fracture most often indicates towards a muscular problem not as a complication of fracture as the patient was all symptom-free for some time. I would advise him to do intermittent hot compressions in the area. In addition, muscle relaxant medicines such as Dan-MR (Paracetamol 500 mg + Diclofenac Sodium 50 mg + Chlorzoxazone 250 mg) or Hifenac-MR twice a day for 5 days will help. If the swelling and pain do not improve after 5 days, then he might need to visit a maxillofacial surgeon for physical examination and x-ray of the previously fractured area to look for possible complications in healing. I hope this information helps you. Thank you for choosing Chat Doctor. Let me know if you have follow-up questions. Best,