What is first bite syndrome?
First bite syndrome is characterized as pain in the parotid (salivary gland) gland or lower jaw area (mandibular region) at the first bite and, subsequently improves with each bite. The cause is unclear but, may be related to nerve impairment from surgery or other conditions.
How do members experience first bite syndrome?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with first bite syndrome*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for first bite syndrome*
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Who has first bite syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 7 | |
| 30s | 21 | |
| 40s | 31 | |
| 50s | 38 | |
| 60s | 37 | |
| 70+ | 35 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 60 | |
| Female | 110 |
Talk to people with first bite syndrome
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