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What Causes Headache, Facial Twitching On The Right Side Of My Face And Tearing Of The Right Eye Inspite Of An Injury?

I had a serious fall in October causing cuts and abrasions to my face and head. I was seen in ER and had xrays of head, face and neck No breaks. but, since have experienced headaches and facial twitching on the right side of my face and tearing of the right eye.
Wed, 25 Jan 2017
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Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J.Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you.

Question : but, since have experienced headaches and facial twitching on the right side of my face and tearing of the right eye.
Answer : The Seventh Cranial Nerve on Right Side is injured. This can be probably due to fracture of temporal bone. Please consult a Neurosurgeon for further evaluation. The headache can be due to post traumatic sequelae


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What Causes Headache, Facial Twitching On The Right Side Of My Face And Tearing Of The Right Eye Inspite Of An Injury?

Hi, Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J.Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. Question : but, since have experienced headaches and facial twitching on the right side of my face and tearing of the right eye. Answer : The Seventh Cranial Nerve on Right Side is injured. This can be probably due to fracture of temporal bone. Please consult a Neurosurgeon for further evaluation. The headache can be due to post traumatic sequelae Hope you found the answer helpful. If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.