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Facial Nerve Pain (Neuralgias)

Features
Causes
Management
Where to Seek Treatment
National Dental Centre Singapore
Contributed by National Dental Centre Singapore

TRIGEMINAL NERVE PAIN (NEURALGIAS)


I suffer from spontaneous sharp, electric-like pain on my face. This occurs various times a day, with the pain lasting for a short duration. So far, the condition has not improved, and has even triggered whilst washing my face or mouth. Is this common?


This could be an uncommon condition of the nerves which tends to affect older people. Trigeminal neuralgia is the most common of such conditions.

Features
  • Sudden pain of varying intensity on the face or jaw; triggered by jaw movements or touch
  • Pain is of short duration and can recur several times a day
  • Pain can be excruciating but often comes and goes
Causes
  • No known cause, commonly attributed to nerve instability
Management
  • Medication is the treatment of choice
  • Imaging of the head to rule out brain lesions is often advised


Where to Seek Treatment

The medical institutions within SingHealth that offer consultation and treatment for this condition include:

1. National Dental Centre Singapore
Services
5 Second Hospital Avenue, Singapore 168938

Appointments Hotline:
Tel : +65 6324 8802

International Enquiries, please contact:
Tel : +65 6326 5656
Email : ims@singhealth.com.sg



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