Face pain can be caused by trigeminal neuralgia, bacterial infection, mumps and other factors.
1. Trigeminal neuralgia causes severe pain in the area innervated by the trigeminal nerve, which can cause severe and brief pain on one side of the patient’s face. Carbamazepine or oxcarbazepine can be taken. Severe cases can be treated with microvascular decompression surgery.
2. Facial pain may also be caused by bacterial infection, and itching, pain and swelling may also occur. Such as periodontitis, herpes, cellulitis, etc., can also cause redness, swelling, heat and pain in the face. Antibiotics can be applied for anti-infection treatment.
3. Face pain can also be caused by mumps, which can lead to swelling of the face. The main symptom of mumps is that the parotid area is enlarged and congested. The main symptom of parotitis is enlargement and congestion of the parotid area. Some patients also have pain, and bilateral swelling of the face may be mumps. Ganciclovir injection can be used in this case, along with cefuroxime injection.
Face pain should seek medical attention to clarify the cause of the condition, and be examined and treated under the guidance of a doctor for symptomatic treatment.