|  | Conditions Treatments | Bones, Joints Muscles

Signs & Symptoms of TMJ & Eagles Syndrome

TMJ and Eagle's syndrome involve pain or discomfort in or around the mouth region. Although the symptoms arise from different sources, many people experiencing Eagle's syndrome have been misdiagnosed as having TMJ, and vice versa.

  1. Identification

    • The most common symptom pertaining to TMJ includes pain in the jaw, particularly when chewing, while Eagle's syndrome features discomfort in the throat. Both conditions can lead to pain around the ear.

    Effects

    • TMJ symptoms occur when the temporomandibular joint, located in the jaw, becomes damaged or moves out of alignment. Eagle's syndrome happens when the styloid process, a bone running from the skull to the throat and tongue, becomes elongated.

    Warning

    • Both conditions can lead to such serious complications like severe facial pain. In the case of TMJ, it can even develop into the deformation of facial bones.

    Features

    • Additional symptoms relating to TMJ include such overt signs as jaw clicking and an uneven bite. Eagle's syndrome sufferers feature bloodshot eyes and voice alteration.

    Prevention/Solution

    • Everything from anti-inflammatory drugs, to bite guards, to surgery can be used to help battle TMJ. Surgery remains the most viable option for treating the symptoms of Eagle's syndrome.

Bones, Joints Muscles - Related Articles