Cysticercosis in tmj

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Asked for Female, 30 Years

Diagnosed as cysticercosis in tmj. Please tell me treatment. I hv problem during wide opening of mouth

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Dr. Prof. Mahendra Raj

Oral Medicine and Radiology 29 yrs exp Chennai

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This condition is due to a pork take worm infestation. Generally affects the body and in your case I guess muscles of mastication would have got affected resulting in TMJ disturbances. I would suggest you take an expert opinion either through Practo Consult with a specialist in Oral Medicine

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Dr. (Prof.) Lavina Arya Dentist 20 yrs exp Delhi · Accepted Answer

Dr. (Prof.) Lavina Arya

Dentist 20 yrs exp Delhi

For Cysticercosis of TMJ region u need some course of medication n proper supervision under oral medicine.. (Specialization in dentistry)

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