Face pain may be dull and throbbing or an intense, stabbing discomfort in one or both sides of the face or forehead.
Considerations:
Pain that starts in the face may be caused by a nerve disorder, an injury, or an infection in a structure of the face. Face pain may also begin elsewhere in the body.
Sometimes face pain occurs for no known reason.
Common Causes:
Abscessed tooth (continuous throbbing pain on one side of the lower face aggravated by eating or touching)
Follow the treatment prescribed for the underlying cause.
Painkillers may provide temporary relief, but if the pain is severe or persistent, consult your primary health care provider or dentist.
Review Date: 1/18/2007
Reviewed By: Benjamin W. Van Voorhees, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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