Could Trigeminal Nerve Issues Cause Tooth Pain, Eye Strain, and Allergies?
Is toothache, eye strain, and nasal allergies caused by the trigeminal nerve? Hello Dr. Jiang, I would like to ask you a question. My father is in his fifties and has been experiencing unilateral tooth pain for some time. He went to the dentist, who said there were no cavities. ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Trigeminal neuralgia can be triggered in certain situations, such as touching the skin on the face, eating, yawning, brushing teeth, or exposure to cold air. This pain is extremely distressing, and some patients may avoid washing their face, shaving, applying makeup, or ev...[Read More] Could Trigeminal Nerve Issues Cause Tooth Pain, Eye Strain, and Allergies?
Persistent Scalp Numbness: Understanding Neurological Concerns
Scalp numbness has persisted for a long time? Since the last time I leaned my head against the edge of the chair and felt tense, I woke up to find that my scalp has been numb for several days. I have experienced a similar numbness before, but I don't remember what caused it ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
According to your description, the facial nerves are innervated by the trigeminal nerve, while the nerves in the posterior brain are derived from the cervical spinal nerves' cutaneous branches. Therefore, prolonged local pressure may lead to symptoms resembling nerve paralys...[Read More] Persistent Scalp Numbness: Understanding Neurological Concerns
Understanding Chronic Headaches: Causes, Treatments, and Nerve Compression
Acute chronic headache I have had issues with headaches and dizziness since childhood, starting from the back of my neck and skull. When the pain intensifies, I am unable to do anything. However, after undergoing spinal manipulation at a chiropractic clinic, the headaches and diz...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Your symptoms are indicative of neuropathic pain, but it is necessary for a neurologist to determine which specific nerve is involved. It could be the lesser occipital nerve emerging from the cervical spine or the trigeminal nerve originating from the brainstem. Additionally, neu...[Read More] Understanding Chronic Headaches: Causes, Treatments, and Nerve Compression
Understanding Nerve Issues in Upper Right Teeth: Causes and Solutions
Nerve numbness in the upper right teeth? Dear Doctor, my teeth have been numb for five years, centered around my upper right incisors. It's not just one tooth that's the issue. Could it be that other nerves are infected with a virus or is there some other problem? Denti...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
The teeth here are innervated by a branch of the third division of the trigeminal nerve, and there may be a specific reason for damage to this nerve. Further evaluation and examination by a neurologist could be beneficial.[Read More] Understanding Nerve Issues in Upper Right Teeth: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Facial Numbness: Causes and When to Seek Help
Numbness on the left side of the face? Hello Doctor, since last Saturday, I've been feeling something unusual on the left side of my face, with a tingling sensation that feels different from the right side. However, there is no drooping of the face, and I can speak and eat n...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
It could be an issue with the trigeminal nerve or the brainstem. As for the underlying cause, it may be due to nerve inflammation, ischemia, or compression. A definitive diagnosis will likely require further examination or tests arranged by a physician during your visit.[Read More] Understanding Facial Numbness: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Facial Nerve Issues: Tips for Managing Facial Tingling
Facial nerve Hello, I have been experiencing facial numbness (especially when using my eyes) for the past six months. However, it is not severe, does not affect my daily life, and has not progressed to facial nerve paralysis. I previously consulted a doctor who mentioned that it ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Based on your description, the issue with facial numbness is likely related to the trigeminal nerve. The trigeminal nerve distributes sensory information from the forehead, cheeks, and chin to our brain. Sensations within the oral cavity are also transmitted by the trigeminal ner...[Read More] Understanding Facial Nerve Issues: Tips for Managing Facial Tingling
Occasional Sharp Pain Near Right Cheek by Ear: What Could It Be?
Occasional sharp pain near the right cheek close to the ear? Based on your symptoms of sharp pain near the right cheek close to the ear that lasts for a few seconds and occurs multiple times a day, you should consult a specialist in neurology or an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) spe...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
For a few seconds, it feels like nerve pain, and this area corresponds to the trigeminal nerve canal. If there is pain when opening the mouth or chewing, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) inflammation should also be considered. Trigeminal neuralgia can be evaluated by a neurologist.[Read More] Occasional Sharp Pain Near Right Cheek by Ear: What Could It Be?
Chronic Insomnia and Headaches: Seeking Neurology Insights
Hello, Doctor. I have been experiencing chronic insomnia and migraines? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing chronic insomnia and migraines. I work in a labor-intensive job, and during my teenage years to early twenties, I was addicted to online gaming for a period of time afte...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Regarding the issue of migraines and the right eye, you can consult a neurologist. I find it difficult to understand the trigeminal nerve, but the physician will be able to assess it during the consultation and provide you with recommendations and treatment. If necessary, relevan...[Read More] Chronic Insomnia and Headaches: Seeking Neurology Insights
Understanding Facial Pain: Possible Causes and Relief Strategies
The left side of the face seems to be experiencing continuous muscle spasms? Hello Doctor, this past Monday night I suddenly experienced severe pain in my upper and lower jaws (even affecting the bones around my nose). Therefore, I went to see a dentist on Tuesday afternoon (init...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
According to the diagnostic criteria for headache classification, if a headache is persistent, one should consider: Hemicrania continua. Description: A persistent unilateral headache responsive to indomethacin. Diagnostic criteria: A. Headache lasting at least three months and me...[Read More] Understanding Facial Pain: Possible Causes and Relief Strategies
Understanding Facial Numbness: Causes and Next Steps for Relief
Numbness in the left cheek? Hello, Doctor. My question is regarding my left cheek, from the corner of my left eye to the left side of my mouth. I have seen a neurologist and underwent facial nerve stimulation tests, which came back normal. I have taken antihistamines and medicati...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Dear Mr. Liu, with the current technology, it is indeed difficult to detect the small branches of nerves in the epidermis. I believe this is more related to your issue. The facial nerve stimulation test can inform us whether there is an obstruction in the circuit between the fift...[Read More] Understanding Facial Numbness: Causes and Next Steps for Relief
Understanding Facial and Neck Numbness: Possible Causes and Solutions
Numbness in the left cheek and neck? Hello, Dr. Gao. I would like to ask you about my condition. I have bone spurs and degenerative changes in my cervical vertebrae at levels C4 and C5. For the past eight months, I have occasionally experienced numbness in my left cheek and left ...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
The C4-C5 cervical vertebrae are unlikely to cause facial numbness; considering the trigeminal nerve is a more reasonable approach. It is also common for examinations to not reveal a clear cause. This could be due to the lesion being too small for current imaging techniques to de...[Read More] Understanding Facial and Neck Numbness: Possible Causes and Solutions
Understanding Facial Numbness: Insights on Trigeminal Nerve Issues
Facial numbness, trigeminal nerve issue? Hello, Dr. Huang. I previously consulted with you at Tainan Hospital. My issue began in early January of this year when I suddenly experienced numbness on the left side of my face. Subsequently, I underwent an MRI at Tainan Hospital, which...
Dr. Huang Yingzhe Reply:
The presence of herpes in your blood may not necessarily be related to the MRI findings you described. Your condition requires monitoring, so please come to the outpatient clinic for discussion and management to clarify the possible nature of the lesions.[Read More] Understanding Facial Numbness: Insights on Trigeminal Nerve Issues
Understanding Trigeminal Neuralgia: Symptoms, Causes, and Stress Connection
Trigeminal nerve I have been experiencing a dull pain in my upper left molar for about two months. The sensation is intermittent and varies in duration. It feels like it's coming from the gum area, and when it hurts, brushing my teeth makes it worse. I have already had my ad...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, according to your description, the trigeminal nerve has three branches that are responsible for sensation in the facial areas of the eyes, upper jaw, and lower jaw. Trigeminal neuralgia is characterized by severe, electric shock-like, sharp pain localized to the areas inne...[Read More] Understanding Trigeminal Neuralgia: Symptoms, Causes, and Stress Connection
Understanding Left Facial Numbness: Possible Causes and Concerns
Numbness in the left cheek? Hello Doctor, my question is that initially I felt like there was a foreign body in my eye, but after visiting an ophthalmologist, they said there was no foreign body. I have also experienced a tingling sensation in the left side of my cheek. The ophth...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
According to your description, the facial sensation abnormalities you mentioned are primarily governed by the trigeminal nerve (the fifth cranial nerve). The area extending from below the left eye to the left side of the lip corresponds to the second division of the trigeminal ne...[Read More] Understanding Left Facial Numbness: Possible Causes and Concerns
Understanding Long-Term Left-Sided Facial and Scalp Numbness Symptoms
Long-term numbness on the left side of the face and scalp? A patient with polio has been sitting for long periods. (1) The left side of the face experiences intermittent numbness, particularly in the cheek and scalp, with symptoms persisting for two to three years. The numbness d...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
The sensation in the left forehead and left cheek is associated with the left trigeminal nerve pathway, while the ptosis of the left eye and the weakness in the movement of the left side of the face are related to the left facial nerve pathway. These two issues indicate a lesion ...[Read More] Understanding Long-Term Left-Sided Facial and Scalp Numbness Symptoms
Understanding Facial Paresthesia: Causes, Symptoms, and Concerns
Facial paresthesia Over two months ago, I first noticed a slight tingling sensation in my lips while I was seriously reading analytical articles. Later, I also experienced tinnitus. More than a month ago, after the tinnitus disappeared, one morning I felt that my mouth was slight...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Dear Little D, functional issues are not impossible. Although the likelihood of epilepsy is low, it cannot be completely ruled out, so it would be advisable to consult a neurologist for an examination. The idea of practicing martial arts leading to obsession is more akin to an ur...[Read More] Understanding Facial Paresthesia: Causes, Symptoms, and Concerns
Understanding Localized Pain in the Right Brain: Causes and Concerns
Localized pain in the right hemisphere of the brain? Hello, Doctor Gao! Recently, I have been experiencing localized sharp pain in the upper front area of my right ear, averaging once every 10 minutes, lasting 2 to 3 seconds each time. I'm concerned that this might be a seri...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
The location is the right temple, where there are sharp pains occurring every ten minutes lasting two to three seconds. The pain pattern resembles neuralgia and is associated with the second branch of the trigeminal nerve, which innervates the area in front of the ear and the upp...[Read More] Understanding Localized Pain in the Right Brain: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Left-Sided Headaches: Is It Just a Migraine?
Questions about headaches? Hello, I have been suffering from headaches for many years, specifically on the left side of my temple. Whenever I experience pain, the entire left side of my face hurts, and there is a throbbing sensation in the temple. Recently, I have noticed that th...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Left facial pain is not very typical; it is associated with the trigeminal nerve. Additionally, thinning hair is not a common symptom of migraines. Is it due to stress, medication, or frequent rubbing and massaging? If you haven't seen a neurologist, it would be advisable to...[Read More] Understanding Left-Sided Headaches: Is It Just a Migraine?
Understanding Uncomfortable Reactions After Medication in Neurology
Adverse reactions after taking medication? Hello, Doctor: Is it normal to experience discomfort after taking medication? Symptoms and background: 1. At the beginning of January, I was hit on the left side of my body by a motorcycle, resulting in a concussion, accompanied by dizzi...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Suanli tablets can improve microcirculation in nerves and tissues; however, side effects may include palpitations and facial flushing. The medication taken before bedtime is a muscle relaxant, and its side effects may include drowsiness. The pain and sensitivity in your molars ma...[Read More] Understanding Uncomfortable Reactions After Medication in Neurology
Why Does My Scalp and Cheek Feel Numb After Sleeping?
Numbness in the scalp at the back of the head? Hello Doctor: I took a nap on the sofa in the living room this afternoon (with my head resting on the armrest, which was somewhat hard), and when I woke up, I felt a tingling sensation in my scalp at the back of my head and in my che...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Pressure on the nerves in the back of the head can be explained, but it's not as easy for the cheeks because the facial nerves are the trigeminal nerves, which emerge from the foramina of the upper jaw, maxilla, and mandible. Pressure must be applied to the nerves after they...[Read More] Why Does My Scalp and Cheek Feel Numb After Sleeping?