Post-Radiation Facial Numbness After Trigeminal Neuroma Treatment: What to Do?
Facial numbness after radiation therapy for trigeminal nerve tumor? After undergoing radiation therapy for a trigeminal nerve tumor, will facial numbness improve two months later? I have consulted my doctor and have been taking vitamin B for three months, but there has been no si...
Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello: The function of the trigeminal nerve is to control the sensory functions of the face. After treatment for trigeminal neuralgia, it is difficult to avoid residual facial numbness; however, this symptom is not life-threatening and can be managed with ongoing treatment in the...[Read More] Post-Radiation Facial Numbness After Trigeminal Neuroma Treatment: What to Do?
Understanding Jaw Pain: Is It TMJ Disorder or Trigeminal Neuralgia?
Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ disorder)? Trigeminal neuralgia? Hello Doctor, recently I have been experiencing pain when biting down on the right side of my teeth, with a sensation of soreness and weakness. When the pain and tingling become severe, it radiates to the area...
Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello: Trigeminal neuralgia can vary in severity. The symptoms mentioned may still indicate trigeminal neuralgia. It is recommended to visit a neurology clinic for examination and treatment.[Read More] Understanding Jaw Pain: Is It TMJ Disorder or Trigeminal Neuralgia?
Understanding Trigeminal Neuralgia: Causes of Facial Pain and Numbness
Is it trigeminal neuralgia? Hello, doctor: After rubbing my left ear, I experience pain, and there is a tingling sensation in the left side of my brain, cheek, jawline, and neck. What could be the cause?
Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello: The symptoms mentioned may be one of the manifestations of trigeminal neuralgia.[Read More] Understanding Trigeminal Neuralgia: Causes of Facial Pain and Numbness
Managing Trigeminal Neuralgia After an Ear Injury: Expert Advice
Trigeminal neuralgia Hello, doctor: I accidentally pulled my left ear and now I have trigeminal neuralgia. What should I do?
Dr. Wu Mukhan Reply:
Hello, the trigeminal nerve is one of the important sensory nerves in the human face, primarily located around the forehead, eyes, nose, cheeks, and lips. Pain behind the ear is likely not related to the trigeminal nerve. If the pain behind the ear is caused by a pull or injury, ...[Read More] Managing Trigeminal Neuralgia After an Ear Injury: Expert Advice
Understanding Trigeminal Neuralgia: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
Trigeminal neuralgia Hello, doctor: I have a tingling sensation in my left ear, my cheek feels numb, there is nerve pain below the left ear, and I am experiencing severe pain in the area above and to the left of my ear. Is this related to trigeminal neuralgia? What treatment shou...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Mr. Avi, You mentioned experiencing a "tingling sensation in the cheeks," which may warrant consideration of inflammation of the mandibular branch of the trigeminal nerve. This can occur due to compression by vascular structures as the trigeminal nerve enters the ...[Read More] Understanding Trigeminal Neuralgia: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
Facial Numbness: Neurological Concerns or Food Allergy?
Facial issues Hello Doctor: I would like to ask about experiencing occasional numbness on the left side of my face over the past year. However, my facial expressions remain unaffected, and the numbness gradually improves within 1-2 hours. Recently, I have particularly noticed tha...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Chang, You mentioned that "the special observation is that facial numbness occurs particularly when eating sushi." Your symptoms may suggest a dysfunction of the trigeminal nerve. This condition can sometimes progress to trigeminal neuralgia. Demyelination of ...[Read More] Facial Numbness: Neurological Concerns or Food Allergy?
Facial Numbness After Waking: Possible Causes and When to Seek Help
Numbness in the upper left side of the face upon waking up? I have been noticing this phenomenon for at least a month now. The main symptom is numbness around my left eye (forehead, temples, cheekbones, etc.), which is not painful. It tends to occur upon waking, especially in the...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Wang: You mentioned that "the symptoms mainly involve numbness around the left eye (forehead, temples, cheekbone, etc.)." This symptom may suggest inflammation of the first branch of the trigeminal nerve (ophthalmic nerve). First, we need to rule out sinusitis...[Read More] Facial Numbness After Waking: Possible Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Left Jaw Pain: When to See a Neurologist or Dentist
Sharp pain in the left lower jaw and cheek? Hello Doctor: For the past two days, I've been experiencing intermittent sharp pain on the left side of my cheek, feeling like someone is poking me with a needle or giving me an electric shock, which is quite uncomfortable. The pai...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Ms. Chen, You mentioned that "the pain extends from the jaw up to the temples, around the eyes, and the scalp, and down to the chin, occurring several times a minute or suddenly once every few hours. The pain intensifies during activities such as eating, yawning, turn...[Read More] Understanding Left Jaw Pain: When to See a Neurologist or Dentist
Understanding Neurological Disorders: Symptoms and Concerns Explained
Neurodisorder Hello Doctor, my recent condition is as follows: On the night of November 2nd, I experienced tinnitus and dizziness. On the morning of November 3rd, I woke up with muscle cramps and palpitations, and I began to feel numbness in my tongue. On the night of November 6t...
Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
The above symptoms are related to dysfunction of the right facial nerve. It is recommended to visit a neurology outpatient clinic for examination and treatment.[Read More] Understanding Neurological Disorders: Symptoms and Concerns Explained
Understanding Facial and Scalp Numbness: Causes and Next Steps
Regarding facial and scalp numbness (medical examination has been conducted)? Hello, doctor. For the past two months, I have been experiencing intermittent numbness on the right side of my scalp and cheek, and occasionally around my nose. I do not have diabetes, hypertension, or ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, Miss: You mentioned that "the right side of the scalp and cheek area experiences intermittent numbness, and occasionally there is a tingling sensation near the nose." The MRI report did not reveal any lesions related to the trigeminal nerve. The symptoms should b...[Read More] Understanding Facial and Scalp Numbness: Causes and Next Steps
Understanding Autonomic Nervous System Disorders and Trigeminal Neuralgia
Autonomic nervous system dysfunction, trigeminal neuralgia? Hello Doctor, my recent condition is as follows: On the night of November 2, I experienced tinnitus and dizziness. On the morning of November 3, I woke up with muscle cramps and palpitations, and I began to feel numbness...
Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
The above symptoms are related to the function of the right facial nerve, and it is recommended to visit a neurology outpatient clinic for treatment.[Read More] Understanding Autonomic Nervous System Disorders and Trigeminal Neuralgia
Understanding Your Facial Pain: Possible Neurological Issues Explained
Could you please specify which symptoms you are referring to in order to determine which aspect of the nervous system may be involved? Hello Doctor, for the past few months, I have been experiencing pain in the gums of the last tooth on the left side at the back. Sometimes the pa...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Lee, You mentioned that "the acidic pain in the mouth can extend to the cheeks and then to the ears, and it can also radiate to the muscles of the tongue and the upper and lower jaws," which suggests trigeminal neuralgia. The diagnostic criteria for trigeminal...[Read More] Understanding Your Facial Pain: Possible Neurological Issues Explained
Understanding Right Mouth Corner Spasms After Eating Spicy Foods
Twitching and numbness in the right corner of the mouth? Doctor, after I eat spicy food, the right corner of my mouth experiences muscle spasms and numbness for about a few seconds. This happens especially around noon, approximately every two weeks, or three times a month. Howeve...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Hsiao-Chih: You mentioned that "after eating spicy food, the right corner of my mouth experiences spasms and numbness for about a few seconds," which may indicate instability of the trigeminal nerve. Typical trigeminal neuralgia usually occurs unilaterally and...[Read More] Understanding Right Mouth Corner Spasms After Eating Spicy Foods
Post-Root Canal Pain: Understanding Possible Nerve Issues
New deep pain begins after root canal treatment? Hello Doctor, I just completed a microscopic root canal treatment on my lower left second molar last week. During the procedure, I felt a spot (under the root) that repeatedly became inflamed and painful, but it would alleviate whe...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Zhang, From an epidemiological perspective, the annual incidence of trigeminal neuralgia is approximately 4 to 13 per 100,000 people. It is more common in females than in males and occurs more frequently in adults than in children. The incidence increases with age, com...[Read More] Post-Root Canal Pain: Understanding Possible Nerve Issues
Understanding Facial Numbness and Tingling After Dental Procedures
Tightness, numbness, and itching on the right side of the face? Hello, Doctor Jiang. Three months ago, I underwent a microscopic root canal treatment on my tooth, which included the final filling. I received anesthesia, but I experienced tooth pain for the next two days. On the t...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms may suggest trigeminal neuralgia. Trigeminal neuralgia often shows normal results in nerve conduction studies and imaging in some clinical cases. There are many causes of trigeminal neuralgia, with approximately eighty percent attributed to compression of the...[Read More] Understanding Facial Numbness and Tingling After Dental Procedures
Could It Be Trigeminal Neuralgia? Understanding Facial Pain Symptoms
Is it trigeminal neuralgia? Hello Doctor: For the past month, I have suddenly started to feel pain when pressing on the upper inner corner of my right eye socket, as if I am experiencing menstrual cramps. Raising my eyebrows also causes some pain, and pressing on the right side o...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: You mentioned that "as the weather gets colder, I start to feel pain when pressing on the upper inner corner of my right eye, similar to menstrual cramps... there is also some pain when pressing on the right eyebrow." Generally speaking, pain that can be pressed ...[Read More] Could It Be Trigeminal Neuralgia? Understanding Facial Pain Symptoms
Understanding Trigeminal Neuralgia: Symptoms, Treatments, and Relief Strategies
Trigeminal neuralgia Hello doctor, two nights ago I experienced severe pain in the area behind my right ear, but it subsided quickly. However, yesterday the pain suddenly intensified, accompanied by severe pain in my upper right teeth and cheek. Between midnight and 9 AM, I took ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, Miss: You mentioned that "the doctor said the pain in my cheek is trigeminal neuralgia, and one of the medications prescribed to me is 'Shunao.' After taking it, I still experienced pain about half an hour later. Is Shunao effective for trigeminal neuralgia?...[Read More] Understanding Trigeminal Neuralgia: Symptoms, Treatments, and Relief Strategies
Facial Pain After Drinking: Is It Related to Trigeminal Nerve Issues?
Sore cheeks after drinking alcohol? Hello: Recently, I've noticed that my cheeks feel sore when I drink alcohol, but it doesn't happen every time, even with the same type of alcohol. Could this be related to the trigeminal nerve? Should I avoid alcohol completely or see...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. WH, You mentioned that you experience a tingling sensation in your cheeks when drinking alcohol. I would like to know if you also experience headaches during this time. Is it more pronounced when you drink red wine? The combination of red wine and cheese may trigger mig...[Read More] Facial Pain After Drinking: Is It Related to Trigeminal Nerve Issues?
Understanding Occipital Neuralgia: Pain Triggered by Gum Inflammation
Occipital neuralgia? Every time I experience gum inflammation and ulceration, I feel a sharp pain in the back of my head. The pain is located slightly above the center of the back of my head, and it feels like an electric shock, occurring intermittently every few seconds. Once th...
Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello: The symptoms mentioned may indicate trigeminal nerve inflammation, possibly due to herpes zoster affecting the trigeminal nerve. It is recommended to consult a neurologist for examination and treatment.[Read More] Understanding Occipital Neuralgia: Pain Triggered by Gum Inflammation
Understanding Symptoms: Could Your Headaches Indicate a Brain Tumor?
Brain tumor Hello, doctor! I have been experiencing symptoms of migraine, trigeminal neuralgia, pulsating sensations in the back of my head, tightness in my right shoulder and neck, and stiffness in the back of my neck for many years, with daily occurrences. If I sleep too little...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Amy, I would like to inquire if you experience snoring, as waking up suddenly at night may indicate the possibility of sleep apnea. Additionally, if you are experiencing vascular headaches, it might be beneficial to seek assistance from a neurologist. You may need to co...[Read More] Understanding Symptoms: Could Your Headaches Indicate a Brain Tumor?