Facial Pain

What is Facial Pain

Facial pain is any discomfort in the face, eyes, or mouth, and can range from mild to severe. It can feel like a dull ache, throbbing, stabbing, or cramping. Facial pain can originate in one or both sides of the face, or it may radiate from another part of the head.
Facial pain can have many causes, including:

Injury

An injury to the face can damage the septum, the tissue that separates the nasal passages. This can lead to facial pain, stuffiness, nosebleeds, snoring, and sinus infections.

Infection

An oral infection, abscess, or skin abscess can cause facial pain.

Nerve problem

A blood vessel pressing on the trigeminal nerve can cause trigeminal neuralgia, a long-term condition that feels like a shooting pain.

Other medical conditions

Facial pain can be a symptom of a more serious medical condition, such as shingles, a migraine, sinusitis, or a nerve disorder.

Atypical facial pain

This condition doesn't have a known cause, but it may be linked to psychological issues like depression or anxiety.</span

Treatments

There are many treatments that we use for facial pain. Some of them include using home remedies like warm and cool compresses.
It is also important to avoid foods that irritate your symptoms. Firm foods, such as French bread or bagels can aggravate your symptoms. Avoid chewy food such as steak or candy. Cut fruits and vegetables into small pieces. Chewing on both sides will reduce strain.
Muscle tensing habits and activities that strain the jaw and head muscles should be avoided. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Teeth clenching and grinding
• Teeth taping
• Biting cheeks, lips, and objects
• Resting your jaw on your hand
• Pushing the tongue against the teeth
• Jaw strain from musical instruments or scuba
• Opening the mouth too wide with yawning or singing

Using anti-inflammatory and pain reducing medications can help short-term to reduce joint and muscle pain. Prolonged use daily may contribute to rebound pain and perpetuate the pain. Consult with your physician when taking medications.

You should seek immediate medical advice if your pain is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other worrying symptoms.