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What can trigger the knifelike pain of trigeminal nerualgia?
Stimulation of the face, lips, or gums, such as talking, eating, shaving, tooth-brushing, touch, or even a current of air, may trigger the severe knifelike or shocklike pain of trigeminal neuralgia.
What is trigeminal neuralga?
Trigeminal neuralgia (tic douloureux) is a disorder of the fifth cranial (trigeminal) nerve that causes episodes of intense, stabbing, electric shock-like pain in the areas of the face where the branches of the nerve are distributed - lips, eyes, nose, scalp, forehead, upper jaw, and lower jaw. Classic symptoms of Trigeminal Neuralgia include: Pain is described as lancinating - (sharp) Pain comes and goes (intermittent) Pain must be in the distribution of the trigeminal nerve There has to be triggers There is remission A diagnostic tool is the response to Tegretol (Carbamazepine) Trigeminal nerve - (V) fifth cranial nerve V1: Ophtalmic-eye, forehead and nose.1-Sensory V2: Maxillary - upper teeth, gums and lip, the cheek, lower eyelid and the side of the nose.1-Sensory V3: Mandibular - lower teeth, lower gums and lower lip.1-Sensory - Jaw.2-Motor 1SENSORY: Transmits pressure, touch, pain and temperature signals to the brain. 2MOTOR: Controls movement. Trigeminal Neuralgia pain can involve one or more branches of the trigeminal nerve. A valuable clue to the diagnosis is the triggering of the pain with certain activities. Patients carefully avoid rubbing the face or shaving a trigger area. Chewing, talking, smiling, or drinking cold or hot fluids may trigger Trigeminal Neuralgia pain. Touching, shaving, brushing teeth, blowing the nose, or cold/warm breeze also may bring on an attack. http://www.tnaaustralia.org.au/
What cause swelling on mustache area?
Swelling on the mustache area can be caused by an ingrown hair, or hairs if the swelling area is large. If the swelling is inside of your mouth, it may be an infection in your gums. If the problem persists, you should probably consult a doctor.
What health hazards can Tongue piercings cause?
* Infection * Chipped Teeth * Difficulty Eating * Pain * Swelling * Receding Gums * Loose Teeth
Can bone fragments in gums cause swelling?
Yes- the oral surgeon or denist can remove them. They may come back, as soon as they are removed, so you may make a few trips. Its easier if they preatrude thru the gums.
Which nerve and branch provides sensory innervation of the lower gums teeth lips and palate?
mandibular branch of the trigeminal nerve
Why do your teeth keep break off?
by medical point of view it breaks because of calcium deficiency , some diseases that cause swelling in gums and cause loss of teeth , by cavities teeth breaks or some times they are removed by doctor causing a lot of pain in gums .
What are Shingles of the gums?
Shingles of the gums is a very painful condition and many professionals don't even know it exits as I found out today at my Dr's office. The nurse practitioner told me, after I told her that I thought I have Shingles of the Gums, that you can't get Shingles of the gums. The herpes zoster virus can climb up the spine to the trigeminal nerve causing painful gums.
What does gingiv mean?
Inflammation of the gums, characterized by redness and swelling. Requires the services of a Dentist in most cases. ========== Gingivae = gums itis = infection
Antibiotic for gum disease?
what is the best antibiotic to relieve the pain of periodontics
How do i know i have Cancer?
Excess swelling of the lips or gums. Irregular lumps in the mouth. Unexplained excessive bleeding of the gums. Discolored patches or spots on the inside of the mouth.
How do i know i have Mouth cancer?
Excess swelling of the lips or gums. Irregular lumps in the mouth. Unexplained excessive bleeding of the gums. Discolored patches or spots on the inside of the mouth.
