Neuralgias:
Trigeminal Neuralgia
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Characterized by sudden, severe, electric shock-like pain in the distribution of the trigeminal nerve
Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia
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Sharp, shooting pain in the back of the throat, tongue, tonsils, and ear due to irritation of the glossopharyngeal nerve
Occipital Neuralgia
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Piercing, throbbing, or electric-shock-like pain in the upper neck, back of the head, and behind the ears, typically due to irritation of the occipital nerves
Post-Herpetic Neuralgia
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Persistent burning or shooting pain in the area affected by herpes zoster (shingles), commonly involving the trigeminal nerve
Burning Mouth Syndrome
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Ongoing or recurrent burning sensation in the mouth without an obvious cause, often associated with altered taste and dry mouth
Atypical Facial Pain
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Chronic facial pain that does not fit typical patterns of other facial pain syndromes, often involving a deep, aching pain
Eagle's Syndrome
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Pain in the throat, face, or ear due to an elongated styloid process or calcified stylohyoid ligament impinging on surrounding structures
Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
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Neuropathic pain resulting from compression of the brachial plexus nerves, potentially causing pain in the neck and face