Pain in the right cheek upon waking up in the morning

Waking up with pain in the right cheek in the morning may be caused by trauma, temporomandibular joint dislocation, facial neuritis, and other conditions. Specific analysis is as follows:

1. Trauma

If during sleep one accidentally hits a hard surface on the bed, it may lead to pain in the right cheek upon waking. In such cases, if there is no skin breakage, the pain can usually be relieved through massage and warm compresses.

2. Temporomandibular Joint Dislocation

If a person sleeps with their mouth open for a prolonged period or opens their mouth too wide while yawning, it may easily result in temporomandibular joint dislocation. In such cases, patients can go to the hospital where doctors may perform manual reduction by massaging the masseter muscle, applying downward pressure with the thumb on the molars, while using the other four fingers to lift the mandible, which successfully repositions the joint in most patients.

3. Facial Neuritis

When a person's face is exposed to cold air during sleep, or when fatigue and decreased immunity allow pathogens to invade, facial neuritis may develop. In such cases, patients may take neurotrophic medications such as vitamin B1 tablets and vitamin B12 tablets orally under medical guidance. Traditional Chinese medicine treatments such as acupuncture and cupping may also help relieve symptoms.

In addition, pain could also result from infections of the right cheek skin, trigeminal neuralgia, or temporomandibular joint disorder syndrome. It is recommended that patients seek timely evaluation at a qualified medical facility upon experiencing the above symptoms, followed by appropriate treatment based on diagnosis.