Facial and head pain can arise from a variety of causes, such as dental problems, poor vision, or more complex conditions such as migraines or cluster headaches, and these conditions require an accurate diagnosis to determine the appropriate treatment.
Types of facial and head pain:
Trigger nerve:
– Characterized by sudden attacks of pain, especially when exposed to certain stimuli.
– The pain can be severe and affect quality of life.
Migraine:
– Characterized by severe pain, often on one side of the head.
– May be accompanied by other symptoms such as nausea and sensitivity to light and sound.
Cluster headache:
– Comes in intermittent attacks, with severe pain around one eye or one side of the head.
– May be accompanied by facial swelling or eye redness.
Causes of facial and head pain:
– Stress and psychological and muscular fatigue.
– Dental or eye diseases.
– Pressure on the nerves, as in the case of the fifth nerve.
– Genetic and hormonal factors, especially in cases of migraines.
Symptoms of facial and head pain:
– Severe or constant pain in the face or head.
– Pain that gets worse with certain stimuli, such as cold weather or eating, in the case of trigeminal neuralgia.
– Numbness or burning in the affected areas.
– Headache on one side of the head, in the case of migraines.
– Swelling and redness in the eye, in the case of cluster headaches.
Diagnostic methods:
– Clinical examination to determine the location and characteristics of the pain.
– Imaging tests such as MRI to assess the structural condition of the nerve.
– Nerve function tests to assess the effect of pain on the nerves.
Treatment of facial and head pain with radiofrequency:
At Dr. Ahmed Al-Shal’s clinic, we use radiofrequency as an effective and safe method for treating facial and head pain, including:
Trigger nerve:
– Radiofrequency is applied directly to the affected nerve to relieve pain.
– This treatment is more effective and safer than traditional drug treatments.
Migraine and cluster headaches:
– Radiofrequency pulses are directed to the specific nerves responsible for pain.
– This treatment helps relieve pain attacks and reduce their frequency.
Benefits of treating facial and head pain with radiofrequency:
– Highly effective: Provides immediate and sustained pain relief.
– Safe: Less risky and less invasive than surgery.
– Rapid recovery: Patients can return to their daily activities quickly.
– No noticeable side effects: Compared to long-term drug treatments.
At Dr. Ahmed Al Shal Clinic, we offer a comprehensive range of advanced treatments for facial and head pain. For more information or to consult about treatment options, please contact us