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Face Pain
Pain affecting the face, jaw, cheeks, or around the eyes.
Causes
Some common possible causes include:
- Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction
- Trigeminal neuralgia
- Sinus-related pain
- Dental-related pain
- Muscle tension
- Other causes
Symptoms
- Sharp or burning pain in face
- Pain with chewing or talking
- Jaw clicking or stiffness
- Pain around the eye or cheek
What Can You Try at Home?
- Soft diet if jaw-related
- Warm compress to jaw
- Avoid excessive jaw clenching
- Gentle jaw exercises
🚨 Red Flags
- ⚠️ Sudden facial drooping
- ⚠️ Severe headache with facial pain
- ⚠️ Vision changes
- ⚠️ Numbness spreading
Treatment Approaches
Treatment depends on the cause, severity, examination findings and individual patient needs.
TMJ physiotherapyNerve blocksMedication reviewBehavioural strategies
Frequently Asked Questions
Is face pain always serious?
Most face pain is not dangerous but should be evaluated to identify the cause and guide treatment.
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Dr Shahnawaz F Shah
Interventional Spine & Pain Physician
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