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Can Shooting Pain In The Right Side Area Of The Salivary Gland Be Treated And Cured?
Question: my husband has shooting pain in area of the salivary gland on right side . been to many doctors ,no stones , had theeth pulled, had a cat scan nothing shows up , x-rays, were looking for pain relief .anything would be help full .using orajel when an attack comes on
Brief Answer:
Seems like trigeminal neuralgia
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
As per your description it seems like a condition known as “temporal neuralgia”. A chronic pain condition affecting the trigeminal nerve in the face. It’s quite common among elderly people. However we have to rule out some conditions affecting salivary gland diseases. Get an MRI scan done to rule out salivary gland diseases.
As a first line management, you can take analgesics like gabapentin or carbamazepine.
If symptoms persist surgical intervention needed. Consult a neurologist and get evaluated.
Thanks
Seems like trigeminal neuralgia
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
As per your description it seems like a condition known as “temporal neuralgia”. A chronic pain condition affecting the trigeminal nerve in the face. It’s quite common among elderly people. However we have to rule out some conditions affecting salivary gland diseases. Get an MRI scan done to rule out salivary gland diseases.
As a first line management, you can take analgesics like gabapentin or carbamazepine.
If symptoms persist surgical intervention needed. Consult a neurologist and get evaluated.
Thanks
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