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Recurrent pain around the head, temple and face. Facial pain, either acute or chronic, is often difficult to manage since no visible cause can be found in many cases.
Facial pain can occur even when the structures of your mouth, jaw and face are healthy. In chronic facial pain, there is a disturbance in the transmission of pain messages to your brain. Nerves carrying the pain signals have a memory for transmitting pain. These nerves become extremely sensitive and the pain signal does not ‘switch off’.
Treatment options depend on the type of your pain but may include antidepressants or anticonvulsants to decrease the number of pain impulses reaching your brain.
There are surgical options for trigeminal neuralgia, a specific type of facial pain with characteristic symptoms of sharp, stabbing pain often referred to as like ‘electric shocks’. These include:
Your consultant will speak to you about your symptoms, medical history and perform a physical examination of your mouth, face and neck. They may also request the following tests:
Usually, as in most chronic pains, no visible cause can be found.
Treatment options depend on the source of your pain but may include:
Ear Nose & Throat Surgery (ENT/Otolaryngology)
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Neurosurgery
Neurosurgery
This content is intended for general information only and does not replace the need for personal advice from a qualified health professional.