Which part hurts when there is cranial nerve pain?
Jun 06, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Jun
Introduction
Cranial neuralgia refers to pain in the cranial nerves. It generally includes primary headaches, trigeminal neuralgia, glossopharyngeal neuralgia, etc. Different types of cranial neuralgia cause pain in different areas. In addition, it may also include greater occipital neuralgia, temporal neuralgia, and others. Patients should promptly seek medical attention at a hospital, complete relevant examinations, and receive standardized treatment under a doctor's guidance after an accurate diagnosis is established.
In general, brain nerve pain, also known as cranial neuralgia, usually includes primary headaches, trigeminal neuralgia, and glossopharyngeal neuralgia. Different types of cranial neuralgia cause pain in different areas. Specific details are as follows:
1. Primary Headache
These headaches are typically caused by primary dysfunction in vascular dilation or constriction. The main symptom is headache, which may occur on one side (unilateral), both sides (bilateral), or be localized around the eye socket on one side.
2. Trigeminal Neuralgia
Trigeminal neuralgia commonly affects various regions of the face, usually occurring unilaterally. The pain is confined to the distribution area of the trigeminal nerve, with pain most frequently involving the mandibular branch on one side.
3. Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia
The pain of glossopharyngeal neuralgia occurs within the distribution area of the glossopharyngeal nerve, presenting as paroxysmal severe pain that may radiate from the back of the tongue and throat to the outer ear.
In addition, other types include greater occipital neuralgia and temporal neuralgia. Patients should promptly seek medical attention at a hospital, undergo necessary examinations, and receive standardized treatment under a physician's guidance after a definitive diagnosis is established.
