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Sinusitis, also known as rhinosinusitis, is an inflammation of the mucous membranes that line the sinuses resulting in symptoms that may include production of thick nasal mucus, nasal congestion, facial congestion, facial pain, facial pressure, loss of smell, or fever. [6][7] Sinusitis a condition that affects both children and adults.
Over-the-counter painkillers, sleep, drinking water, eating food, head or neck massage. Headache, also known as cephalalgia, is the symptom of pain in the face, head, or neck. It can occur as a migraine, tension-type headache, or cluster headache. [1][2] There is an increased risk of depression in those with severe headaches. [3]
Atypical facial pain (AFP) is a type of chronic facial pain which does not fulfill any other diagnosis. [1] There is no consensus as to a globally accepted definition, and there is even controversy as to whether the term should be continued to be used. Both the International Headache Society (IHS) and the International Association for the Study ...
Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a burning, tingling or scalding sensation in the mouth, lasting for at least four to six months, with no underlying known dental or medical cause. [3][7] No related signs of disease are found in the mouth. [3] People with burning mouth syndrome may also have a subjective xerostomia (dry mouth sensation where no ...
A cold-stimulus headache, colloquially known as an ice-cream headache or brain freeze, is a form of brief pain or headache commonly associated with consumption (particularly quick consumption) of cold beverages or foods such as ice cream, popsicles, and snow cones. It is caused by a cold substance touching the roof of the mouth, and is believed ...
Oral and maxillofacial surgery, Oral medicine. Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD, TMJD) is an umbrella term covering pain and dysfunction of the muscles of mastication (the muscles that move the jaw) and the temporomandibular joints (the joints which connect the mandible to the skull). The most important feature is pain, followed by ...
Propranolol, amitriptyline, topiramate, Calcitonin gene-related peptide receptor antagonists (CGRPs) Medication. Ibuprofen, paracetamol (acetaminophen), triptans, ergotamines. Prevalence. ~15%. Migraine (UK: / ˈmiːɡreɪn /, US: / ˈmaɪ -/) [1][2] is a genetically-influenced complex neurological disorder characterized by episodes of moderate ...
Orofacial pain (OFP) is a general term covering any pain which is felt in the mouth, jaws and the face. Orofacial pain is a common symptom, and there are many causes. [1][2] Orofacial pain is the specialty of dentistry that encompasses the diagnosis, management and treatment of pain disorders of the jaw, mouth, face and associated regions.