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Suggest Remedy For Pain And Tenderness In Left Cheek

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Posted on Thu, 13 Aug 2015
Question: I am suddenly having pain in my left cheek with tenderness and pain. i am also experiencing pain in my left ear with the pain in my left cheek area. Is this something I should be worried about? i am also having pain in my right gum area both up and down with the other symptoms.
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (16 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
sounds like trigeminal nerve related pain

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

it sounds like your trigeminal nerve is the origin of your discomfort. The etiology cannot be determined with this information. Potential causes include:
- herpes simplex virus
- shingles
- trigeminal neuralgia
- temporomandibular joint pain
etc

Have you had any skin lesions? Hearing problems?

If you do then an ENT should examine your ear to identify lesions on your tympanic membrane.
If your eyes are affected also, you should visit an ophthalmologist as soon as possible. Eye discomfort may suggest herpes which needs prompt treatment to avoid permanent damage.

I hope you find my comments helpful!
You can contact me again, if you'd like any clarification or further information.

Kind Regards!
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Suggest Remedy For Pain And Tenderness In Left Cheek

Brief Answer: sounds like trigeminal nerve related pain Detailed Answer: Hello, it sounds like your trigeminal nerve is the origin of your discomfort. The etiology cannot be determined with this information. Potential causes include: - herpes simplex virus - shingles - trigeminal neuralgia - temporomandibular joint pain etc Have you had any skin lesions? Hearing problems? If you do then an ENT should examine your ear to identify lesions on your tympanic membrane. If your eyes are affected also, you should visit an ophthalmologist as soon as possible. Eye discomfort may suggest herpes which needs prompt treatment to avoid permanent damage. I hope you find my comments helpful! You can contact me again, if you'd like any clarification or further information. Kind Regards!