Why does the temple hurt after being slapped on the mouth, and what should be done?

Pain in the temple after being slapped may be related to physiological causes as well as pathological conditions such as migraines and cluster headaches. Patients should receive appropriate treatment, including general management and medication, based on the specific underlying cause. The details are as follows:

1. Physiological Causes

If a person frequently experiences mental stress or anxiety, it may lead to spasms of the blood vessels in the temple area, causing the aforementioned discomfort. Symptoms typically gradually improve once the individual's psychological state is alleviated.

2. Pathological Causes

1) Migraine

Migraine is a common neurological disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of unilateral headache. During an attack, patients may experience the symptoms described above. In such cases, patients may take medications such as acetaminophen tablets or sumatriptan succinate tablets under medical guidance to alleviate symptoms.

2) Cluster Headache

Cluster headache may result from genetic factors or activation of the posterior thalamic gray matter. If affected, patients may experience local vasodilation, leading to the aforementioned symptoms. For this condition, it is recommended to use appropriate medications under a doctor’s supervision, such as verapamil hydrochloride sustained-release tablets, sumatriptan succinate capsules, or nicergoline tablets.

In addition to the above causes, such symptoms could also be caused by temporomandibular joint disorder, cerebral infarction, or intracranial tumors. It is advised that patients seek timely evaluation at a reputable medical facility to determine the exact cause and receive targeted treatment.