What should I do if my gums are swollen, I have excessive internal heat, and my temples hurt?
Disease description:
Eating spicy food causes some internal heat, and my temples have been hurting. The gums are inflamed and the temples ache—what should I do?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Liwen
Temporomandibular pain caused by gum inflammation can be treated appropriately with anti-inflammatory medications such as metronidazole and roxithromycin tablets. If symptoms are severe, it is advisable to use pain relievers such as Fenbid (ibuprofen) or ibuprofen. Eat more foods that help reduce internal heat and drink plenty of water daily. Applying a cold compress with an ice pack may help alleviate toothache; apply the ice pack to the affected side of the face for 15–20 minutes at a time. However, avoid consuming excessively cold foods, as this may worsen the pain.
