Pain on one side of the face when yawning
Jun 06, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Jun
Introduction
Pain on one side of the face when yawning is usually caused by conditions such as mumps, temporomandibular joint arthritis, or trigeminal neuralgia, and targeted treatment should be based on the specific underlying cause. In addition to these common causes, other factors such as facial nerve paralysis, facial muscle spasms, or neuritis may also be responsible. Patients should seek timely medical attention to prevent worsening of the condition and potential harm to their health.
Generally, facial pain on one side when yawning is usually caused by conditions such as mumps, temporomandibular joint arthritis, or trigeminal neuralgia. Targeted treatment should be based on the specific underlying cause. Detailed analysis is as follows:
1. Mumps
Mumps is an inflammatory condition affecting the parotid gland, leading to local congestion and swelling, which can cause pain. Yawning may stretch the affected area, resulting in facial pain accompanied by symptoms such as localized swelling and fever. Patients may take medications such as amoxicillin capsules or cefixime capsules under medical guidance to alleviate symptoms.
2. Temporomandibular Joint Arthritis
This is a degenerative condition affecting the temporomandibular joint. Patients may experience facial pain when opening or closing the mouth or while eating, with pain becoming particularly noticeable during yawning. In such cases, patients should follow medical advice to take medications such as diclofenac sodium sustained-release tablets or ibuprofen sustained-release capsules for treatment.
3. Trigeminal Neuralgia
This condition is commonly associated with factors such as infection or local nerve compression, causing patients to experience electric shock-like or stabbing pain on one side of the face. Symptoms may worsen during yawning and may be accompanied by tearing and facial twitching. Patients are generally advised to take medications such as carbamazepine tablets or oryzanol tablets under medical supervision to relieve symptoms.
In addition to the common causes mentioned above, other factors such as facial nerve paralysis, facial muscle spasms, or neuritis may also be responsible. Patients should seek timely medical attention to prevent worsening of the condition and adverse effects on health.
