Painful facial twitching is one of the main symptoms of trigeminal neuralgia, sometimes called “face pain” and easily confused with toothache. Trigeminal neuralgia is one of the most common diseases in neurosurgery and one of the most difficult diseases in international recognition. Most trigeminal neuralgia starts at the age of 40, mostly occurs in middle-aged and elderly people, especially in women, and its onset is more on the right side than on the left side.
The painful facial twitches caused by trigeminal neuralgia are sudden, without any aura, mostly on one side. When the attack occurs, the pain is as intense as a knife cut or electric shock and lasts for several seconds to 1-2 minutes, often accompanied by facial muscle twitching, lacrimation, salivation, facial flushing, conjunctival congestion, etc. As the condition worsens, the interval becomes shorter and the attacks become more frequent.
Prevention methods for painful face twitching: 1. Diet should be regular, and it is advisable to choose soft and easy-to-chew food. Patients whose pain is induced by chewing should eat a liquid diet, never eat fried things, and should not eat irritating, overly acidic and sweet food as well as hot food. Diet should be nutritious, usually eat more vitamin-rich and detoxifying foods. Eat more fresh fruits, vegetables and beans, less fatty meat and more lean meat, food to light is appropriate.
2, eat gargle, talk, brush teeth, wash face action should be gentle. In order to avoid inducing plate machine point and cause trigeminal neuralgia.
3, pay attention to head and face warmth, avoid local freezing, moisture, do not use too cold, too hot water to wash the face. You should keep your emotions stable, do not get excited, do not stay up late with fatigue, listen to soft music often, have a calm mood and get enough sleep.
4, keep a happy spirit, avoid mental stimulation; try to avoid touching the “trigger point”. Regular living, indoor environment should be quiet, clean, fresh air. At the same time, the bedroom should not be attacked by wind and cold. Appropriate participation in sports, exercise, enhance physical fitness.