Pain in cheekbone on left side of face. Why does the left, right side of the face hurt? Diagnosis and treatment of facial pain

Headache is always an unpleasant condition, regardless of its strength and duration. Many factors influence its appearance, and most often the person suffering from it knows that they are dependent on weather changes or overwork has affected work. But what to do if, for unknown reasons, the left side of the face hurts? So that feelings for one’s condition and attempts at unsuccessful self-diagnosis do not join pain sensations, it is necessary to deal with the features of a unilateral headache.

Possible reasons

Headache of various localization can be both a disease in itself and a consequence of another serious illness. To understand what caused discomfort, you need to listen to your body and establish the nature of the pain. After all, for each pathology it is different.

Causes of pain in the left side of the head:

If the left side of the face hurts, the causes that cause this condition can be very serious and require medical attention. Therefore, you should not self-medicate, you need to see a doctor as soon as possible.

What are the different types of pain?

Most often, all that a patient prone to headache attacks can say about his condition is the nature of pain sensations. It is by the way the left side of the head and face hurts that it is possible to determine the diagnosis before the arrival of the ambulance and provide first aid to yourself or your loved one. What are the feelings?

The nature of pain in various pathologies:

pulsating - may indicate migraine, hypertension (high blood pressure), vegetovascular dystonia;
shooting - attacks of acute pain occur in many people and can be caused by both minor causes (stress, hypothermia), and such dangerous diseases as a stroke;
pressing - may be the result of various diseases and conditions. Among them are migraines, head injuries, neoplasms in the brain, alcohol intoxication, vascular spasms, susceptibility to changes in atmospheric pressure, diseases of the cardiovascular system.

Sometimes it can be difficult to understand why the left side of the face hurts. For an accurate diagnosis, you need to see a doctor.

Diagnosis of diseases

To make a diagnosis in case of complaints of pain in the left side of the head, the patient will be assigned a comprehensive examination to confirm or refute serious pathologies.

Diagnostic methods:

questioning the patient and studying the anamnesis;
measurement of blood pressure and pulse;
CT and MRI of the head;
electromyography (study of the state of nerves and muscles) and electroneurography (study of the peripheral nervous system);
blood tests, urine;
ultrasound of the brain;
determination of intraocular pressure;
consultations of related specialists (neurologist, cardiologist, ophthalmologist, dentist, otolaryngologist and others according to indications).

After the diagnosis is made, the patient will be prescribed treatment, but before that, during an acute attack, you can try to help yourself on your own.

First aid

Often competently rendered first aid not only alleviates the condition of the patient, but can also save his life.

Methods of first aid for a patient with a headache:

take a lying position, relax;
take an anesthetic pill, having carefully studied the instructions before taking it;
put a cold compress on the forehead;
apply aromatic oils of lavender, citrus, pine to the points just above the temples (check for allergies before use);
traditional medicine recommends preparing a decoction of chamomile, St. John's wort, mint, calendula;
apply a compress of warm dry salt;
deep breathing will help saturate the brain with oxygen and relieve pain;
if there is a suspicion of a stroke, it is necessary to immobilize the patient and wait for the ambulance to arrive.

Reason to see a doctor

Headache in itself is already a reason to see a doctor. But there are symptoms that indicate that this should be done as quickly as possible.

Danger signs:

constant aggravation of the condition;
a sharp appearance of unilateral headaches after 50 years;
very strong pain;
headaches as a result of a head injury;
serious concomitant problems with vision, hearing, psyche.

All these symptoms can indicate a serious disease, which should be treated immediately.

Treatment of unilateral cephalalgia

Treatment of a condition in which the left side of the face hurts depends on the cause of the pain.

Methods for the treatment of unilateral headache:

If the cause of cephalalgia is inflammatory processes in the mouth or ear, throat, nose, the pathologies are treated by a dentist and an otolaryngologist, respectively.
After an injury or diseases of the musculoskeletal system, massage, painkillers, exercise therapy will be required.
If the skin of the left side of the face hurts due to neuralgia, antihistamines, vasodilators, antispasmodics are prescribed. Physiotherapy is used, in some cases surgical intervention is indicated.
Triptans are used to alleviate the condition of migraine.
If a tumor is suspected, an examination and consultation of a neurosurgeon, oncologist, neurologist is prescribed.
Sometimes, in order to cope with headaches, it is enough to consult a psychologist and avoid stressful situations.

Preventive measures

People who are familiar with headaches know that this condition can make life unbearable. To minimize the likelihood of seizures, you must follow the tips below.

Headache prevention includes the following activities:

walks in the open air;
rejection of bad habits;
proper nutrition;
avoidance of stressful situations;
moderate physical activity;
healthy sleep for at least 7 hours;
blood pressure control;
increased immunity;
correct posture;
regular preventive visits to the doctor.

Medical forecasts

Most unilateral headaches that are not complicated by serious illness are easily controlled with pain medications and lifestyle changes.

If the pain recurs regularly, intensifies, changes its character, it is important to consult a doctor in order to choose the optimal treatment regimen.

In cases of serious diseases, the prognosis is strictly individual and depends on the neglect of the disease, the body's defenses and the right treatment.

Facial pain is simply unbearable, often no less excruciating than a toothache. Although, indeed, facial pain can be the result of dental diseases - from caries to inflammation of the periosteum. But this is only a special case. Among the causes of facial muscle pain are bruises, allergies to cosmetics, inflammation of moles, and internal acne or boils.

How to remove the pain syndrome at least for a while, at least before a visit to the doctor? Of course, the easiest method that comes to mind at such a moment is to drink painkillers. But when more than enough of them are drunk in a day or a night, all possible means are used. So, for example, with facial paralysis or inflammation of the trigeminal nerve, you can press on specific points. Well, for example, this one: mentally draw two horizontal lines - under the base of the nose and just above the wings of the nose and perpendicular to them through the middle of the left pupil. Massage of the point at their intersection helps with numbness, nervous exhaustion, facial paralysis and trigeminal neuralgia. Massage can be done with a pencil with a round tip.

Causes of soreness of the face

To correctly find the cause, you need to understand the quality of the pain. It may be superficial, which indicates inflammation of the skin or an allergic reaction. Or muscle pain and the reasons causing it, there may be several. Pain can be of a neuralgic nature, and be the result of problems with the teeth - from caries to periodontitis. Similar pains can appear with a cerebral hemorrhage - as a rule, on the opposite side of the one where it happened.

In fact, there have been cases when facial pain was caused by inflammation of the sinuses, sinusitis. Moreover, even stress and nervous disorders.

But how to deal with this pain before their cause is found? It is possible that you will need to undergo a detailed examination of the body and start it with a visit to the therapist. Perhaps visit a dentist.
However, until the cause of the pain is found, one has to sit on antispasmodics. But since such drugs affect the biochemical processes in the body, on the gastric mucosa, their long-term use is unacceptable. Therefore, when facial pain appears, it is extremely important to take emergency measures and, together with the doctor, look for and eliminate the cause.

If the cause of facial pain is neuralgia

Damage to peripheral nerves can occur due to infections, hypothermia, metabolic disorders, intoxication. Sharp cutting pain can occur in the form of attacks and last for several minutes.

So, trigeminal neuralgia (it is responsible for the innervation of the face) occurs due to inflammatory processes in the teeth or paranasal sinuses.
Among the neuralgic causes, neuritis of the facial nerve is also called. And besides the above reasons - infections, hypothermia, inflammation of the middle ear can also cause it. With such neuralgia, atrophy of the facial muscles is not excluded. As a rule, in these cases, anti-inflammatory drugs and physiotherapy are prescribed. In parallel, vitamins of group B are prescribed. But in any case, the doctor develops a course of treatment in each case.

Pain in the face occurs for a variety of reasons. By the nature of the pain and by external signs, it is not always possible to immediately determine which disorder caused this symptom.

Unilateral pain

Pain on the right or left side of the face according to their origin are classified as follows:

headaches;
neurology;
neuralgia;
pathology of the bones of the skull;
bruises;
pathology of the sinuses;
eye pathology;
toothache;
atypical pain.

Pain in the right side of the face and eyes

Pain on the face are the result of infection or mechanical damage to tissues on the right side.

Inflammation occurs as a result of tissue damage. Since all the bones, muscles, blood vessels, nerve nodes, nerves that can be affected by the inflammatory process are located symmetrically on the face, the pain symptom occurs either on one or the other side.

Note! With the location of the focus of inflammation on the right, respectively, the pain spreads to the right side.

Pain in the left eye and left side of the face

When a focus of infection occurs on the left, pain occurs on the left side of the face. It is also possible that the cause of the pain depends on the inflammatory processes in the eye., while the pain spreads to the entire half of the face.

In rare cases, inflammation and pain Both sides of the face are affected.

For some treatments an important fact is precisely the side of pain localization.

Important! This is especially true for homeopathic treatment. Many homeopathic medicines are prescribed for the localization of pain on one side or another, such symptoms dictate the choice of a homeopathic remedy, so it is so important where exactly the pain is localized.

Causes of unilateral pain

Photo 1: There are many causes of unilateral pain. Only a doctor can accurately determine the cause and prescribe treatment. Source: flickr (Santy Gimeno).

Headaches

Migraine

The Latin name for this disease - hemicrania - translates as "half of the head." This is a neurological pathology that affects the blood supply to the brain. Migraine is characterized by constant severe pain in one half of the head and face, often throbbing. Pain aggravated by bright sound or light with any movement of the head. Accompanied by nausea.

cluster pain

This is a severe paroxysmal pain that occurs for no apparent reason. Pain occurs in the area of the right or left eye approximately at the same time every day. Seizures over characteristic of men.

Neurology

Pain in the muscles of the face, usually have neurological causes and are associated with increased tone.

neuroses

In these conditions, the function of the nerve centers involved in the regulation of muscle function is often disrupted. In this connection, pain occurs in a constantly tense muscle. Often this happens right or left side only.

Osteochondrosis of the neck

It develops as a result of metabolic disorders and loss of strength of the intervertebral discs. Pain originating in the neck may radiate to the face. In addition, the tone of several muscle groups increases: supporting the spinal column, suboccipital, and facial, which also causes pain.

Neuralgia

Neuralgia is a syndrome associated with inflammation or compression of a nerve. At the same time, on the face there is severe pain on one side, behind the ear, often accompanied by herpetic eruptions.

Other symptoms:

violation of facial expressions on one half, asymmetry during laughter and expression of other emotions;
an increase in the palpebral fissure, lagophthalmos (dry eye);
taste disorder.

Important! The nature of the pain and its localization depend on the location of the nerve affected by the pathology.

Trigeminal nerve

This is the main sensory nerve in the face. It is called ternary because it has three branches. Symptoms: severe shooting pain of a short duration, only on the right or left. Pain extends to the ear, jaw, neck, index finger. An attack of pain is provoked by a weak touch, accompanied by a tick (muscle contraction).

Glossopharyngeal nerve

Attacks of pain in the region of the tonsils and the root of the tongue. Attacks arise from cold, hot. pain accompanied by tachycardia, loss of consciousness, a sharp decrease in pressure.

superior laryngeal nerve

Pain in the larynx on the one hand, gives to the shoulder. Attack triggered by coughing, sudden movement.

Pterygopalatine ganglion

With inflammation of this node, the patient is tormented by profuse lacrimation, swelling, discharge from the nose. Pain occurs on one side in the area of the cheekbone, jaw, eye, temple, ear.

Nasociliary ganglion

An extremely rare pathology. Paroxysmal unilateral pain at the base of the nose, runny nose.

Pathology of the bones of the face

Osteomyelitis

Purulent processes in the bone marrow. Most often it is a complication of purulent pulpitis or periodontitis. The pain is throbbing accompanied by fever, general weakness, facial swelling, inflammation of the lymph nodes. The pain spreads along the same side on which the inflammation occurred.

fractures

Sharp pain, swelling, discoloration of the skin in the damaged area, displacement or retraction of the bone. Localization and symptoms of a fracture:

Eye socket: Dull pain aggravated by eye movement, double vision, limited mobility or retraction of the eyeball.

Violation of the temporomandibular joint

This pathology occurs due to:

fracture;
dislocation;
inflammation due to infection.

Pain extends to the entire lateral region of the face, felt in the ear. Pain of a diverse nature: aching or throbbing, paroxysmal or constant.

bruises

Facial pain also occurs due to soft tissue injury: sharp, accompanied by edema and subcutaneous hemorrhage.

Pathologies of the sinuses

Sinusitis

Inflammation that occurs in the sinuses. For sinusitis pain in the cheekbones, eyes, ear accompanied by noise in the ear, worsening of the general condition, an increase in temperature.

Eye pathologies

Pain associated with eye disease, are often transferred to other parts of the corresponding half of the face.

Inflammation of the orbit

It is caused by hormonal disorders, infection. Accompanied by swelling, aching pain.

Glaucoma

Irreversible damage due to high pressure inside the eye. Accompanied by redness of the eyes, dilated pupils, pain that goes to the temporal part of the face.

Conjunctivitis

It develops due to infection of the conjunctiva or due to allergic reactions. Symptoms: redness, itching, purulent discharge from the lacrimal canal.

toothache

Dental diseases most often cause asymmetrical pain on the face. Diseases of the teeth of the upper jaw are often given to the eye and are localized only on one side:

deep caries;
pulpitis (inflammation inside the tooth - in soft tissues);
periodontitis (inflammation near the root of the tooth);
abscess (accumulation of pus in the cavities);
osteomyelitis (inflammation in the jaw with the formation of pus - described above).

Atypical facial pain

This term is called pain on the face, the causes of which have not been identified. The diagnosis is made in case of exclusion of other pathologies as a result of a complete examination of the patient.

Features of atypical pain

They affect only one side of the face or are asymmetrical on both sides.
Permanent, aggravated by heat, stress.
Superficial, of a different nature (severe burning, aching; itching and other sensations).
Sometimes felt like toothache or tongue pain.
They may disappear for a long time and reappear.

What to do?

Photo 2: Head injuries, regardless of the severity of the injury, are conditions that require immediate medical attention! Source: flickr (LikeZZnet).

For the following symptoms after a head injury need to immediately call a doctor at home:

loss of consciousness;
sudden onset of nasal discharge;
incessant nosebleeds;
visual impairment (double image, blurring, etc.);
hearing impairment;
facial asymmetry;
malocclusion, inability to reduce the jaw, close the mouth;
any pain and other unusual sensations;
open wounds.

Important! For any pain on the face, self-treatment is dangerous! To avoid complications of any of the diseases listed above, you must consult a doctor: a neurologist, ENT or dentist. After the examination, the specialist prescribes a course of treatment depending on the nature of the pain and the diagnosis.

homeopathic treatment

homeopathic treatment well relieves symptoms in neurological, neuralgic and other types of pathology.

Homeopathic remedies for pain on the right

Homeopathy for pain on the left

Preparations	Purpose

Pain in the face is a fairly common manifestation that can occur under the influence of several adverse factors. We list the main conditions under which the facial area can get sick:

Innervation of the nerves located in the facial part.
Spasms of muscle tissue.
Skin diseases. For example, rashes, wen.
Damage to the bone tissue of the facial zone.
The course of some pathological processes in the body.

Depending on the causes of occurrence, soreness can be concentrated at one point or cover the entire front and head.

Classification of facial pain

So, pain symptoms in the face occur against the background of various diseases. They can be the result of a malfunction of the nervous system, ENT organs, pathologies of the eyes, teeth, injuries, etc. First, you need to understand the classification of facial pain according to the mechanism of its development:

somatalgia appears when the trigeminal, glossopharyngeal and laryngeal nerves are affected. It is accompanied by severe paroxysmal pain in the jaw or other part of the head. Sometimes half of the face can hurt, in which the nerve ending is affected;
sympathy. It is the result of disorders in the work of the autonomic nervous system. In this case, discomfort in the face begins with the nerve trunks. This category includes migraine (attacks are accompanied by pain in the face, are long or short-term), direct damage to the nerve that innervates a certain area of the face (for example, with neuralgia of the right ear node, the patient has pain on the right side of the face);
prosopalgia in mental illnesses (hysteria, depression, etc.);
other types of pain syndromes. In this case, attacks are accompanied by lacrimation and redness of the skin, pain can only be felt on the right or left;
problems with the internal organs, which can cause pain in the entire left side of the head.

Often, when nerve endings are damaged, a person’s skin hurts, pain is felt in the right side of the face (or left, depending on the location of the damaged nerve).

Often, pain appears with purulent inflammatory processes on the skin (boils, abscesses, etc.). In addition to unpleasant sensations, a person’s general condition worsens, body temperature may rise.

When mimic muscles are affected

Usually, discomfort appears when the facial muscles responsible for chewing food and facial expressions hurt. Experts identify several main factors leading to pain in the moving facial muscles:

Incorrect closure of teeth. In this case, the load on the muscle tissue that sets the jaws in motion is incorrectly distributed. In this case, the lower half of the head and face suffers. You can correct the situation by installing a special bracket system.
Nervous tension. With strong emotional stress, for example, when trying to restrain anger or discontent, a person may grit his teeth too hard. This contributes to the development of pain in the face.
Psychological problems. In people with NS disorders, the tone of muscle tissue is often disturbed, including in the facial zone. In such conditions, pain occurs. Usually it is concentrated in one half of the face - on the right or left.
With cervical osteochondrosis, spasms also extend to the facial and shoulder regions.
The suffered bruises of the face can respond with muscle pain for a long time, until complete recovery. In this case, pathological symptoms appear on the part of the damage.

What are the main causes of facial pain

So, first of all, pain in the face is associated with violations of the following nature:

damage to nerve endings;
trauma or minor damage;
skin diseases (acne, etc.);
pathology of the eyes or ears;
various injuries of the skull bones;
osteochondrosis of the cervical vertebrae;
vascular disorders.

There are a huge number of nerve endings on the face of a person, they can be affected during inflammatory processes, infections and nervous tension. In this case, we are talking about pain of a neuralgic nature. There are several types of neuralgia:

Maxillofacial nerve. Paroxysmal pains on the right or left are characteristic (it is important to note that only one side of the face hurts), the affected area swells and redness of the skin appears.
Nasociliary nerve. In this case, the pain is localized above the eyebrow and inside the eye. Over time, it spreads to the nose, and a rash may appear.
Wing knot. The patient develops edema, the process of secretion of saliva and tears on the side of the affected nerve intensifies.
Glossopharyngeal nerve. Characterized by pain from the lesion of the nerve ending, while chewing or talking, the sensations become aggravated.

Often, unpleasant symptoms occur when the jaw bite is disturbed (in this case, they increase in the process of chewing food).

Another reason why the face area hurts is a migraine. The pain in this case lasts for quite a long time, spreads to the entire head area, can cause nausea or vomiting.

Facial migraine develops with trigeminal neuralgia. In this case, there may be swelling in the area of the carotid artery, it becomes difficult to turn your head. Often this condition is caused by chronic inflammation (sinusitis, sinusitis, etc.).

Among skin diseases, it is worth highlighting various types of dermatitis, acne or acne. Often, facial pain occurs due to tooth disease. In this case, it is localized in a specific place.

If the patient has pain on the right side of the face, then inflammation in the sinuses or nasopharynx can be assumed. Among the pathologies that provoke seizures, we can distinguish:

sinusitis (the pain is prolonged, spreads to the cheeks and cheekbones, the runny nose does not go away for a long time, the mucous membrane swells strongly);
frontal sinusitis (throbbing pain radiates to the forehead and nose);
sinusitis (unpleasant sensations are localized in the frontal zone, aggravated by tilting the head);
otitis media (in this case, pus accumulates in the ear, pain radiates to the lower jaw and cheekbones).

Slader's syndrome is very common among ENT diseases. This is a pathological condition in which discomfort is observed in the nose, eyes and upper jaw.

This area is directly connected with the trigeminal nerve, so untimely treatment can cause inflammation. Often, pain in the face occurs against the background of trauma (fracture of the jaw, dissection of the eyebrow or lip, etc.).

Diseases in which bone structures hurt

Often the head and face hurt with pathologies of bone structures. We list the diseases that cause pathological symptoms:

Suppuration on the cranial bones - osteomyelitis. The development of the disease is promoted by inflammatory processes of dental tissues. At the same time, the front part noticeably swells, and the skin on the face burns strongly when touched.
Severe injuries or falls lead to fractures of the cranial or nasal bones. In addition to the fact that the victim's facial skin hurts, bruises and hematomas form on its surface.
Violation of the maxillofacial joint. It develops against the background of infectious and inflammatory processes in the ears and gums. Soreness can be one-sided when the left or right side of the face suffers. In more severe cases, discomfort spreads over the entire surface, and also captures the frontal and occipital parts. The disease affects mainly female representatives from thirty-five to sixty-five years.

Let us consider in more detail the pathologies that can lead to discomfort in the facial area.

Migraine

Migraine attacks occur in about fifty percent of the world's inhabitants. Their true cause has not yet been established. Migraines are characterized by unilateral pain. Patients usually complain that they have pain on the left side of the face or, conversely, on the right side. However, in rare cases, the entire head may be affected. With migraine attacks, the following symptoms additionally appear:

dizziness;
weakness;
side of the face and eyes hurts;
increased sweating;
nauseating feeling;
distraction;
sensitivity to bright light and loud sounds.

Paroxysmal beam pains appear unexpectedly. Most medical professionals associate them with the presence of psychological problems. Most often, painful manifestations are manifested in men. At the same time, the intensity of pain is very strong - the patient feels backache and pulsation in the temples and facial region. The duration of the attacks is from half an hour to three days.

Often the face and head hurts with a cold. In this case, the patient additionally notes:

red face;
an increase in body temperature up to thirty-eight degrees;
muscle weakness;
half of the face and eyes hurts;
increased sweating;
lack of appetite.

Elevated blood pressure levels lead to the fact that the blood supply to the cerebral cortex is disturbed. At the same time, the cells of the central nervous system experience oxygen starvation, as well as nutritional deficiency. Under such conditions, the head suffers greatly, including the face. Stabilization of the indicator will eliminate discomfort.

Pain in the temple on the right radiates to the eye: causes, first aid, treatment

The situation when the pain in the temple on the right radiates to the eye can be disturbing for various reasons. It has certain characteristics that indicate its origin. There are several types of headaches and in medical practice, experts use the following classification:

Throbbing pain in right side of temple. This pain syndrome can be both sharp and moderate. A person feels that, simultaneously with discomfort, a vein pulsates. The cause of such a pathological condition can be changes in intracranial pressure, inflammation of the oral cavity, spasmodic state of the arteries of the brain and trigeminal neurosis.
Aching dull pain. It often worries patients with cervical osteoarthritis and osteochondrosis.
Aching pain syndrome in the temporal zone. Often this type of pain occurs in patients after severe overwork. Initially, the person becomes too restless and irritable, and then aching pains in the right temple begin to torment him. Sometimes the cause of discomfort can be hidden in severe stress or emotional overstrain.
Shooting pain on right side. Together with this symptom, the patient may complain of insomnia at night. The pain syndrome often spreads to the area of the eyes, jaw and occipital region. A person experiences severe discomfort with any touch of the temple.
A sharp pulsating pain syndrome of a pressing character. The cause of this symptom may be hidden in problems with blood circulation in the right vertebral artery.

However, for an accurate diagnosis, the classification of headaches alone is not enough. For this purpose, such studies as MRI and EEG are assigned.

The causes of discomfort are different and the severity of discomfort is determined by what disease caused them.

Non-pathological

Sometimes the provoking factor of discomfort in the right temple can be hormonal changes occurring in the body. Often, such a symptom worries young girls during puberty and during menopause.

Sometimes the cause of a headache in the temples, radiating to the eye, is certain foods and drinks.

They include monosodium glutamate, after which the body may experience weakness, increased drowsiness and pain in the temples.

Sauces, chips, spices, hot dogs, smoked fish and corned beef should be excluded from the diet. Chocolate contains sugar, which can also provoke hypoglycemia. In addition, the composition of such a product includes caffeine, which serves as a migraine trigger.

Pathological

The following pathologies can provoke an unpleasant symptom:

Atherosclerosis. For such a disease, the formation of cholesterol plaques is characteristic, which causes a narrowing of the lumen of the vessels of the head. An insufficient amount of oxygen and nutrients enters the brain, which causes a decrease in brain activity and memory problems. With atherosclerosis, patients complain that the pain knocks hard at the temple. An additional symptom of this condition is the appearance of ringing in the ears.
Hypertension. Most often, this disease is diagnosed in older people. The cause of the symptom is a strong mental strain, fatigue, or a change in the weather. The patient is tormented by the feeling that something is pressing on his temples.
Migraine. Mostly pathology is detected in women and manifests itself during puberty or menopause. Concerned about acute and paroxysmal pain, which is complemented by increased sensitivity to odors and sound stimuli. In addition, there may be difficulties with orientation in space, overwork and malnutrition.
Brain tumor. Most often, pain occurs in the right hemisphere, where the tumor is located. Most often, severe discomfort worries in the morning and intensifies after stress or any overexertion. Nausea, dizziness and rapid weight loss may disturb.
Traumatic brain injury. Pain in the right area of the temple can be a consequence of an injury. With this condition, additional symptoms may appear, such as nausea, vomiting, problems with coordination in space and dizziness.
Glaucoma. With an exacerbation of such a disease, intraocular pressure may increase and symptoms similar to migraine appear. Nausea may disturb, and vision is rapidly falling. Pathology is insidious in that there is a high risk of developing serious complications.
Inflammatory process in the right eye. With a pathology such as choroiditis, the right side, and especially the eye socket, is very inflamed. Over time, the pathological process affects the entire head, vision problems appear, tormented by increased lacrimation and photophobia.
Cerebral angiodystonia. Due to a decrease in the elasticity of the cerebral arteries, the patient complains of headache on the right side. Most often, pathology is diagnosed in elderly patients. You can start stabbing in the temple area when the weather changes and be supplemented by problems with sleep, a decrease in finger hypersensitivity and changes in blood pressure.
Diseases of the oral cavity. Often, pain in the temporal region appears with an anomaly of bite in a patient, pathologies of the gums and teething in children. Discomfort is disturbing precisely in the area where the source of the lesion is localized.
Sinusitis. The main provoking factor in the development of such an ailment is a pathological process that progresses in the paranasal sinuses. The patient has a pronounced discomfort on the right, the organ of vision, nose and bridge of the nose are affected. Discomfort passes to the ear and throat area, since the adjacent organs are closely interconnected. The characteristic signs of sinusitis are a feeling of weakness, a rise in temperature and a feeling of heat in the right side of the head.

In a situation where pain in the temporal region begins to torment, radiating to the right eye, it is recommended to improve your sleep. The patient should take drugs such as valerian and motherwort infusion for some time. It is necessary to exclude strong caffeinated drinks from your diet and give preference to tea with the addition of herbs such as thyme, mint and chamomile.

It is possible to cope with pain syndrome thanks to acupressure of the head area with your fingertips. It is necessary to perform the procedure in a place of pronounced discomfort and eventually move to other parts of the face.

In case of a traumatic brain injury or if a neoplasm is suspected, massage is categorically contraindicated. Persistent headaches, accompanied by bouts of nausea, vomiting and dizziness, may be a sign of a pre-stroke condition.

With such a pathological condition, you should not self-medicate, but it is better to visit a specialist as soon as possible.

Too frequent throbbing pain in the temporal region, radiating to the eye area, is the reason for going to the doctor. You should not leave such a symptom unattended and additional research methods will be required to make an accurate diagnosis. Discomfort in the right temple often indicates various diseases progressing in the body.

Diagnostics is carried out using the following methods:

The study of patient complaints. Often, discomfort in the temporal zone provokes insomnia, frequent stress and poor nutrition. In a situation where the patient's condition did not improve when negative factors were eliminated, the cause of discomfort may be different.
Radiography of the cervical region of the spine. Thanks to this method, it is possible to diagnose osteochondrosis in a patient.
Electroencephalography. Thanks to the procedure, you can evaluate the work of the brain.
CT and MRI. With their help, it is possible to identify pathologies of the brain, spinal column and head.

At the initial visit to a specialist, blood pressure is necessarily measured and an examination of the fundus by an ophthalmologist is carried out.

Treatment of the syndrome

It is possible to cope with minor discomfort in the temporal zone due to medications, however, one should be extremely careful when taking them, since the wrong dosage can only aggravate the symptoms.

All medicines to eliminate pain syndrome are allowed to be used after visiting a specialist. Depending on the cause, certain groups of medicines can be prescribed:

Analgesics. To relieve pain, it is recommended to take 1 tablet of the drug and, if necessary, repeat the drug after a few hours. The most effective means of this group is Analgin and Citramon.
Antispasmodics. Preparations of this group are allowed to take up to 5 tablets per day. It is possible to cope with pain in the temples with the help of No-Shpa and Spazmalgon.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. It is possible to alleviate the patient's condition due to such drugs of this group as Paracetamol, Ibuprofen and Nurofen. It should be remembered that there are contraindications to taking such medications.
Combined funds. Elimination of pain in the temples can be carried out with the help of such means as Pentalgin, Tempalgin and Solpadein. They contain active ingredients that eliminate pain, have anti-inflammatory and sedative effects.

To restore blood circulation in the brain, physiotherapy procedures such as massage, mud therapy and light therapy can be prescribed. A good effect is given by water procedures, carbonic baths and electrophoresis of the collar zone.

If a pain syndrome occurs in the right temple, radiating to the eye, do not ignore the symptom.

It is necessary to monitor blood pressure, regularly drink antihypertensive drugs and lead a healthy lifestyle.

Pain due to skin diseases

Facial skin is very thin and sensitive. It is not surprising that it hurts even with minor pathological processes. Consider skin soreness.

With mechanical damage, for example, when falling, the delicate skin of the face suffers quite a lot. In addition to unpleasant sensations, ugly abrasions and bruises are clearly manifested.

Almost every person has moles on the face. In their normal state, they do not cause any discomfort. However, a mole can develop into a malignant neoplasm. Therefore, you should be on the lookout for the following symptoms:

the mole hurts, usually one-sided discomfort; for example, if the mole is located on the left, pain is felt on the left side of the face;
its outlines have lost their clarity;
the color and dimensions of the nevus have changed;
the mole oozes or bleeds.

To avoid adverse health effects, these signals should direct the person to an oncologist.

Painful pimples on the face

Acne is a normal occurrence for every teenager. However, with some ailments, such as gastrointestinal disorders, hormonal disruptions, acne can haunt a person even at a respectable age. Single superficial acne easily passes and does not cause discomfort. It is more difficult to deal with deep-seated blackheads and wen.

Women often face situations when, after applying a cream or lotion, their face hurts or itches. However, soreness is not the most unpleasant thing that can be encountered with allergies. Additionally, the following unpleasant symptoms may appear:

rashes on the skin;
swollen face;
swelling of mucous tissues;
copious secretion of nasal mucus;
difficulty breathing.

We list the conditions that cause pain on the surface of the head and facial part:

unsuccessful hairstyle, long-haired people often pull their hair into a bun, and also use hard, uncomfortable accessories, such as headbands squeezing their heads;
skin diseases such as eczema;
various pathologies of the National Assembly;

It is quite difficult to independently identify why the head and facial area hurt. Therefore, it is better to visit a health facility.

With pathologies of the cardiovascular system, the tone of the blood vessels is significantly disturbed. This causes unexpected drops in blood pressure, which generally worsens well-being. However, there are some vascular pathologies in which the front part aches. For example, temporal arteritis. The disease is formed during the active course of inflammatory processes in the carotid and temporal arteries.

Diagnostics

First of all, the doctor will conduct an external examination and listen to all the patient's complaints regarding the pain syndrome.

radiography, which will help detect possible damage to the jaw, inflammation in the sinuses, etc.;
MRI and CT diagnostics are modern techniques that allow you to get a complete picture of the patient's disease (damage to various nerve endings, the presence of neoplasms, etc.).

If the patient has a pain in the left side of the head, then it is necessary to undergo an examination by an ophthalmologist and an ENT specialist, they can reveal pathologies of the organs of vision, smell and hearing.

If a tooth hurts, then you need to contact a dentist who will solve this problem. With mental disorders, consultation with a psychiatrist will help.

Neuralgic disorders of the facial zone

Irritation or damage to the nerves and their processes, leading to pain, is called neuralgia. Pathology can also lead to facial pain.

Such a manifestation is rare, since the facial nerve is assigned not a sensory, but a motor function. The pain is localized in one part of the face, and gives behind the ear. Sometimes a rash develops in the affected area. A characteristic feature of irritation of the facial nerve is the appearance of asymmetry during facial movements.

The processes of the nerve go to the front part, therefore, if it is damaged, a shooting pain is felt in the face. Since the facial nerve is located on the sides of the head, discomfort is concentrated on one side only. For example, if the nerve on the right is injured, the right side of the face hurts. At the slightest touch, the pathological symptoms intensify.

In the facial zone there are several large nerves, damage to which also leads to adverse consequences. For example:

When the glossopharyngeal nerve is damaged, soreness of the face, tonsils, larynx, and tongue is felt. Additionally, blood pressure indicators decrease, a pre-fainting state appears, even fainting is possible.
Right side pain or left side of head, face, neck with irritation of the superior laryngeal nerve. Feeling worse when yawning, sneezing, coughing, rapid head movements.
The innervation of the pterygopalatine nerve tangle, located inside the skull, causes symptoms similar to migraine attacks, including the patient's face hurts.

It is impossible to cure such diseases on their own. Therefore, if the left or right side of the head and face hurts, you should immediately visit a medical professional.

Treatment

To select the optimal therapy, you first need to understand the reasons that caused the pain attack.

After receiving the results of the diagnosis, the doctor will prescribe medication, physiotherapy, etc. When half of the face hurts due to an injury or migraine, it is recommended to take an anesthetic.

However, in this case, one cannot self-medicate for a long time, since the drugs only stop the pain, but do not treat the underlying cause. You can apply a cool compress, which will ease the condition until the ambulance arrives.

If the cause is neurological disorders, then the neurologist deals with the treatment of pain. In the case of an inflammatory process in the trigeminal nerve, anticonvulsants are prescribed.

The same drugs are prescribed for neurological diseases in a chronic form (in this case, drug therapy is used only during an exacerbation).

With dental problems (caries, inflammation of the gums or the root of the tooth), complex treatment is carried out. It includes filling the damaged area, periodontal therapy or complete tooth extraction.

Various creams or ointments are used to treat skin diseases. In the presence of abscesses (boils, carbuncles, etc.), surgery is performed followed by antibiotic therapy.

If half of the face hurts due to inflammation of the ENT organs, then antibiotics are prescribed, washing the sinuses with sea water. In extreme cases, they resort to surgical intervention (with purulent otitis media, etc.).

It is important to remember that if the disease is not cured at the stage of exacerbation, then the likelihood of transition to a chronic form is very high. In this case, when exposed to negative factors, the symptoms will worsen, then subside.

With cervical osteochondrosis, therapeutic exercises are performed, chondroprotectors are prescribed, and in rare cases, surgical intervention is indicated.

In the case of a tumor that clamps the nerve endings, which causes pain in the face, a biopsy is required.

In case of confirmation of its malignancy, surgical removal is performed, followed by chemotherapy or radiation therapy.

It is very important to consult a doctor in time to cure the disease at an early stage, otherwise the risk of spreading metastases to other organs and systems increases.

If the cause of pain is mental disorders (various forms of hysteria, depression, etc.), then a psychiatrist's consultation and long-term use of antidepressants will be required.

To prevent recurrence, the patient will be constantly registered with a specialist. With eye pathologies (conjunctivitis, nerve endings, problems with the lens or the presence of neoplasms), therapy is carried out depending on the nature of the pathology.

Often, doctors prescribe various physiotherapy procedures, their type depends on the disease. This can be therapeutic massage, electrophoresis, ultrasound, acupuncture, etc.

Among folk remedies, aromatherapy can be distinguished. Proper nutrition and a healthy lifestyle will have a positive impact.

It must be remembered that self-medication often leads to the development of serious complications that are difficult to respond to conservative methods of therapy.

Atypical soreness

There are situations when, even after going through all the possible diagnostic procedures, health workers fail to identify the true cause of the face pain. Some experts associate atypical facial pain with NS disorders. We list the characteristic signs of such a condition:

soreness in ninety percent of cases is felt by adult women;
pain is concentrated in the left side of the face or on the right, rarely covering the entire surface;
pathological symptoms increase after exposure to any irritating factors;
often in addition to the face, teeth, gums or tongue hurt;
there are quite large intervals between attacks, their duration reaches several months.

Atypical pains pass as suddenly as they begin.

Finally

Thus, the causes of attacks of pain in the face and head can be serious diseases.

They require timely treatment, so at the first unpleasant symptoms, you should consult a doctor.

He will prescribe a comprehensive diagnosis and, depending on the pathology, select an effective treatment regimen. Delaying this process will exacerbate the problem in the future.

What diseases are indicated by pain on the right side of the head and right eye?

Headache and severe pain in the eyes may indicate a serious problem and current illness.

Pain receptors can be found in veins, blood vessels, and also the brain membrane. Therefore, it may seem that the head hurts on one side.

Pain affects the eyes. Most often, the causes of pain on the right side can be from mechanical damage or migraine, in rare cases, tumors and malignant tumors.

Of the main reasons, several main ones can be distinguished, but it is worth remembering that prolonged headaches cannot be ignored, especially when they cause severe discomfort.

Main reasons:

Brain tumors, meningitis, pre-stroke, and intracranial hematoma are also possible causes of discomfort.

Pain in tumors does not depend on its size, but in addition to unpleasant sensations in the head on the right side, the patient:

losing weight quickly
suffering from seizures
In the morning, the patient may feel nauseous.

This may cause cramps or slight tingling in the limbs.

Migraine can be attributed to a serious disease of hemicrania, which women often suffer from. The discomfort from such a disease is very strong, and outwardly - the pupils of the eyes are very narrowed, and the eyes themselves are very red.

As well as pain in the right side of the head and the right eye can hurt due to an eye injury, as well as due to an infectious disease.

And also for colds, breathing problems. If the vessels are damaged, a person who complains of discomfort in the right side of the head may also confirm pain under the right eye.

Sometimes such pain can be not only in the head on the right, but also felt in the heart, causing frequent urination.
Migraine is always characterized by severe discomfort on one side of the head., which may be accompanied vomiting and nausea, and unpleasant discomfort in the temporal lobe can cause dizziness, drowsiness and extreme fatigue.
If complex diseases are difficult to recognize, migraine often occurs in the morning, greatly increasing irritability and nervousness.

The causes of severe migraine and discomfort in the right temple are often heredity, in women it can occur before menstruation.

But if there is a lot of discomfort, this may be evidence of a cluster headache, in which there is a feeling of squeezing in the temples, increased pressure and tearing in the eyes.

Treatment

Get an extended blood test(such an analysis will show all possible deviations from the norm and the causes of frequent discomfort).
Do a CT scan(imaging can reveal tumors or blood vessel problems).
Get checked out by an ophthalmologist. Even if you don't have vision problems.

Based on the results of the tests and tomography data, the doctor will be able to prescribe treatment.

If the pain continues for a short time, you can take painkillers.

All these pills quickly dilate blood vessels, eliminate spasm and pain.
If a person has a severe migraine, which creates severe pain in the right side of the head, in this case, doctors recommend taking anti-inflammatory drugs.
They eliminate overwork, and also quickly eliminate pain.
If the cause of the headache is injuries, infectious diseases, tumors and vascular problems, specialists prescribed complex treatment and, if necessary, surgery.

If pain in the right side is observed for several days, you need to consult a specialist. Do not self-medicate.

Prevention measures

To avoid headaches, and the causes that provoke it, you need to use the following preventive measures:

rest and exercise;
good sleep and frequent walks in the open air;
complete rest for the eyes;
proper nutrition, the use of fresh vegetables and fruits;
drink plenty of water, which oxygenates and improves blood quality.

And also very good effect massage, sauna, swimming pool. Such simple recommendations can be followed by everyone.

If you are at home, a good option would be to take a bath with pine needles or sea salt.

It is also important to try to track your pain for two or three days. Pay attention to changes in the nature of pain, at what time it occurs and where exactly.

In the event of a symptom on the right side of the head, pain may occur due to an incorrect position during sleep, an incorrectly selected and uncomfortable pillow.

And sometimes just because of a bad habit of sitting with your head bowed for a long time, for example, at work. Eliminate these and similar, at first glance, non-obvious factors, and if this is the case, then everything will soon pass.

Dental diseases can cause severe pain in the front of the head. Let us consider in more detail the ailments of the oral cavity.

People often have a severe headache in the absence of timely treatment of inflammatory processes occurring in dental tissues. Such as caries, periodontitis, granuloma, periostitis.

In addition to pain in the oral cavity and in the face, patients have an increase in body temperature. The condition is aggravated by hot or cold food.

If your face hurts for several days after the dentist pulled out the tooth, there is no cause for concern. It's quite normal. However, if the soreness does not go away for several days, and its intensity only increases, the cause may be:

poor-quality operation;
the presence of remnants of dental tissue inside the gums;
the course of infectious or inflammatory processes at the site of the extracted tooth.

To eliminate pathological symptoms, you will need to make an appointment with a dentist.

Soreness often occurs with ophthalmic disorders. A condition when the face and head hurts can appear when:

long work at the computer or many hours of watching television;
glaucoma;
pterygium;
blepharitis;
conjunctivitis.

In such cases, it is necessary to consult an ophthalmologist.

Whatever the reasons were caused by the condition when the face hurts - you can not leave it unattended. Only under the supervision of an experienced specialist can pathological symptoms be eliminated and health can be maintained.

Most often, if the right side of the face and the right eye hurt, it is caused by bruises or an infection that caused inflammation. Everything is extremely simple here: violation of the functions of tissues entails painful sensations. If the focus is located on the right side of the face, then the pain will gradually spread over this area.

Why does the eyeball hurt when pressed

Particular attention should be paid to inflammatory processes in the left side of the face. For people who have not experienced such a problem, it may seem very incomprehensible how pain can be felt exclusively in one area of \u200b\u200bthe face and head. However, such cases are quite common. A migraine may be the primary cause of pain. This pathology often also affects the left eye and temples.

A fairly common cause of pain in the left area of the face and head is osteochondrosis of the neck. Pressure on the arteries that supply blood to the brain can cause pain. This is due to the fact that the beneficial substances that nourish the brain do not come in the right amount, which provokes the appearance of spasms. A symptom can be pressure surges, pain in the temples and around the eyes.

If the left side of the face and eyes hurts, you should immediately consult a doctor, because often the pain does not subside, but spreads throughout the face and head

It is facial pain that can appear as a result of irritation of the facial muscles, nerve endings, as a result of damage to the facial bones and the anterior part of the skull, with inflammatory processes on the skin, due to migraines. The cause of pain symptoms can be osteochondrosis, cluster headaches and other diseases that can simply give sensations to the facial muscles.

neurological and mental diseases;
malocclusion or problems with teeth;
constant stressful situations;
sensations after injuries;
osteochondrosis of the cervical regions;
blurred vision and swelling of the eyes.

If a person hurts for any of the above reasons, then this is the case when it is necessary to contact a neurologist. Most often, in such cases, you will be prescribed medication to relieve pain symptoms and treat the very cause of the disease.

Of course, there are cases when the cause of pain on the face is skin rashes, allergic reactions. In humans, various skin pathologies can appear on the face. The result of pain are injuries, the result is the formation of edema and hemorrhage in the subcutaneous layer. And the accompanying headache is only the result of tolerable discomfort and the return of symptoms to the entire surface of the skin of the head.

Neurological cases are considered the most difficult for diagnosis, in which it is necessary to correctly determine which of the nerves is affected. In this case, a person may feel that half of the face hurts. It can be the right side or the left. Medicines and physiotherapy are used to treat the disease.

Simultaneous pain in the head and face

If the patient complains of simultaneous pain in the head and on the face, then in most cases this is due to migraine. This diagnosis has its own peculiarity. The patient says that a certain side of the face hurts. The symptom appears only on one part of the head and rarely spreads to another.

In the case when the right or left side of the face hurts, the main cause is serially occurring cluster headaches. There are times when a patient complains of an eye problem, while pain simply radiates to the nerves of the organs of vision. Most often, with such a symptom, men who have bad habits go to the doctor, namely, the abuse of alcoholic beverages and constant smoking. The doctor can immediately identify the symptoms by the mucous membranes of the eyes, which are very watery and redden.

When a patient complains of pain in the left or right parts of the face (it also turns red, as if on fire, the head starts to hurt), then all this is the main symptom of a hypertensive crisis. In addition, there are sharp jumps in pressure, nausea, vomiting, tinnitus appears, temples pulsate and the heart hurts.

Symptoms

Depending on the disease, the manifestations of inflammatory processes can be different:

Redness, itching of the skin.
Visual impairment.
Facial asymmetry.
Nervous tic.
hallucinations.
Noise in the head.
Congestion, swelling of the nose.
Muscle tension.
Lachrymation of the eyes.
Loss of the functions of smell, taste recognition of products.
Dryness of the eyes, in the nose.

Pain also has a different character:

Aching, dull, sharp.
Migratory or in a certain area of the face.
Periodic or with intense pulsation.
Spreading to other parts of the body and head.

Headaches can occur anywhere on the head. It can be the occipital region, forehead, temples, areas around the eyes. According to the type of manifestations, pain sensations are sharp, aching, a burning sensation or pulsation may appear.

As a separate section, you need to highlight the headache in the left side of the head and face. It may seem to many that it is very strange when only a part hurts, but, alas, this is not uncommon. As mentioned earlier, the main cause of pain on the left side of the head is a migraine. It is able to capture areas around the eyes, the temporal region, the left side of the forehead or jaw.

For example, even before the onset of a migraine, a person can observe certain symptoms: the eye gives out various flashes, spots appear, flashing dots or stripes. All this is popularly called “darkening of the eyes”. With a migraine, the skin often begins to hurt on the head or face, it swells and becomes especially sensitive. And after a migraine attack, a person feels sleepy, lethargic and quickly gets tired.

Another reason why the left half of the head hurts is such a diagnosis as osteochondrosis. At the same time, calcium salts are deposited in the vertebrae, which begin to compress the cervical arteries responsible for supplying the brain with blood. From this, nutrients cease to flow in sufficient quantities, causing spasms and collapse of blood vessels.

There is also a lack of oxygen in the brain, which causes dizziness. In this case, the pain becomes aching and pulling. The distribution of intracranial pressure is also distorted. It can constantly rise and fall, which manifests itself as a pulsation in the temples, inside the head, or pain in the eye area.

There are people who suffer from weather sensitivity. These can be sharp spasms, pressing sensations or pains in the left temple, the area near the ear, the frontal or occipital part. Such symptoms appear a few hours before precipitation, a sharp warming or cooling. Changing weather conditions affect blood and intracranial pressure in some people. In addition to the above symptoms, breaking in the teeth or jaw, pain at certain points around the eyes, in the cervical regions can be added.

First aid

Often, you can alleviate your condition with pain and migraines in the following ways:

taking an anesthetic drug, such as an antispasmodic;
having massaged the head, neck, back, shoulders;
applying a cool compress to the face or inflamed places;
breathing fresh air;
having a good rest;
after taking a warm or hot shower, there are times when even ordinary washing helps;
after aromatherapy, breathing in essential oils;
putting orange or lemon peels or white cabbage leaves next to you;
if you know for sure that headaches are caused by low blood pressure, then drink sweet tea or coffee.

But these tips will only help with minor pains that happen to you regularly, and the diagnosis has long been established. Otherwise, with such folk methods, you can only harm yourself. For example, not every migraine can go away after taking pain medication. Most likely, you can not do without a visit to a neurologist.

Often competently rendered first aid not only alleviates the condition of the patient, but can also save his life.

Methods of first aid for a patient with a headache:

take a lying position, relax;
take an anesthetic pill, having carefully studied the instructions before taking it;
put a cold compress on the forehead;
apply aromatic oils of lavender, citrus, pine to the points just above the temples (check for allergies before use);
traditional medicine recommends preparing a decoction of chamomile, St. John's wort, mint, calendula;
apply a compress of warm dry salt;
deep breathing will help saturate the brain with oxygen and relieve pain;
if there is a suspicion of a stroke, it is necessary to immobilize the patient and wait for the ambulance to arrive.

Possible reasons

Causes of pain in the left side of the head:

What are the different types of pain?

Most often, all that a patient subject to headache attacks can say about his condition is the nature of the pain sensations. It is by the way the left side of the head and face hurts that it is possible to determine the diagnosis before the arrival of the ambulance and provide first aid to yourself or your loved one. What are the feelings?

The nature of pain in various pathologies:

pulsating - may indicate migraine, hypertension (high blood pressure), vegetovascular dystonia;
shooting - attacks of acute pain occur in many people and can be caused by both minor causes (stress, hypothermia), and such dangerous diseases as a stroke;
pressing - may be the result of various diseases and conditions. Among them are migraines, head injuries, neoplasms in the brain, alcohol intoxication, vascular spasms, susceptibility to changes in atmospheric pressure, diseases of the cardiovascular system.

Sometimes it can be difficult to understand why the left side of the face hurts. For an accurate diagnosis, you need to see a doctor.

Half face and eyes hurt

Unilateral pain

Pain on the right or left side of the face according to its origin is classified as follows:

headaches;
neurology;
neuralgia;
pathology of the bones of the skull;
bruises;
pathology of the sinuses;
eye pathology;
toothache;
atypical pain.

Pain on the face is the result of infection or mechanical damage to tissues on the right side.

As a result of tissue damage, inflammation occurs. Since all the bones, muscles, blood vessels, nerve nodes, nerves that can be affected by the inflammatory process are located symmetrically on the face, the pain symptom occurs either on one or the other side.

When a focus of infection occurs on the left, pain occurs on the left side of the face. It is also possible that the cause of the pain depends on the inflammatory processes in the eye, while the pain spreads to the entire half of the face.

In rare cases, both halves of the face are affected by inflammation and pain.

For some methods of treatment, the side of pain localization is an important fact.

Pain in the face can be caused by many reasons. And whatever the reason may be, it is in any case tolerated very unpleasantly and painfully. Most often, the pain is constant, that is, it does not subside. It becomes impossible to function normally in this state, so the first thing to do is to consult a doctor.

If at the moment this is not possible, you should determine as accurately as possible what causes half of the face to hurt, and try to reduce the effect of pain on the body. Indeed, often discomfort in the face can be given to the eyes, teeth, and ears.

Even doctors forbid severe, unbearable pain to endure, so the treatment process should begin by determining the causes.

The frequent question of what hurts the left side of the face and eyes worries many people. Doctors recommend first of all to identify the most painful point, the so-called focus. This will help not to be mistaken in determining the cause of the discomfort.

However, this method is useful only in the first stages of the development of inflammation, until the pain has spread throughout the face.

Otherwise, it becomes simply impossible to determine which half of the face hurts more, right or left.

Pain that occurs directly in the muscles of the face refers to neurology. With neuroses, the work of the nerve centers that regulate the work of the muscles decreases. As a result, certain muscles are in constant tension, which entails sharp pains in a certain part of the face.

Neuralgia

A syndrome that is associated with inflammatory processes in the nerve endings. As a result, pain occurs, usually in one part of the face, which can also be accompanied by unpleasant rashes.

Symptoms can also include: a violation of the facial expressions of a certain area of the face, dry eyes, a violation of the functions of taste buds.

The nature of the pain and its location depend on the localization of the inflamed nerve.

The most common cause of pain, translated from Latin as "half of the head." This disease disrupts the functioning of the blood supply, due to which a sufficient amount of nutrients does not reach the brain. The symptoms of a migraine are quite simple - continuous, sometimes throbbing pain on one side of the face and head, which may be accompanied by nausea.

An increase in pain can occur with a sharp increase in sound or bright light.

Bruises and injuries

Pain in the facial area often spreads to the entire lateral part, the pain is quite sharp, often accompanied by swelling and subcutaneous hemorrhages.

Sinusitis

Glaucoma, conjunctivitis, inflammation of the orbit - all these diseases are accompanied by such complications as a sharp pain in the head and one half of the face.

Diagnosis of diseases

Finding out the exact cause of anxiety and establishing a diagnosis may require tests:

Checking intracranial and ocular pressure.
Computer diagnostics.
Magnetic resonance imaging.
General blood analysis.
Radiography.
Studies to identify trigeminal neuralgia.
Diagnosis of the number of inflamed muscles.
Examination of mucous membranes and skin for foci of inflammation, rashes.

To make a diagnosis in case of complaints of pain in the left side of the head, the patient will be assigned a comprehensive examination to confirm or refute serious pathologies.

Diagnostic methods:

questioning the patient and studying the anamnesis;
measurement of blood pressure and pulse;
CT and MRI of the head;
electromyography (study of the state of nerves and muscles) and electroneurography (study of the peripheral nervous system);
blood tests, urine;
ultrasound of the brain;
determination of intraocular pressure;
consultations of related specialists (neurologist, cardiologist, ophthalmologist, dentist, otolaryngologist and others according to indications).

After the diagnosis is made, the patient will be prescribed treatment, but before that, during an acute attack, you can try to help yourself on your own.

How to get rid of pain

In order to ease the hours of waiting for a doctor or completely relieve pain, you should resort to the following procedures:

Painkiller. But you should not get carried away with such drugs, because they only muffle the pain, and do not cure.
Massage. This procedure can not only relax, but also relieve pain.
Compress. Cold compresses and bandages have an analgesic effect, this can significantly relieve pain and wait for a doctor's appointment without discomfort.
Air and sleep. The modern world has brought a huge amount of technology and gadgets into human life, the use of which is often the cause of pain in the face. A walk in the fresh air or a full healthy sleep can be excellent medicines.
Aromatherapy. Some experts note that ordinary essential oils will help relieve pain, the smell of which perfectly soothes and relaxes.
Coffee. But only in the case of absolute certainty that the pain in the face is caused by increased pressure.
Psychotherapy and antidepressants. Often, strong discomfort arises in connection with the emotional state of a person, which only a competent psychotherapist can cope with.

These tips are universal, but will not save you from severe pain. Resorting to alternative medicine and folk methods, you can significantly harm your health. If the left side of the face and eyes hurts, you should immediately visit a neurologist. The doctor will select the necessary drugs that stabilize the metabolic processes in the body, tone the blood vessels.

Prevention of such pains consists in a good mood and reduction of stressful situations. Health care is an important aspect of every person’s life, so you should not self-medicate, but first of all, give preference to professionals.

Reason to see a doctor

Headache in itself is already a reason to see a doctor. But there are symptoms that indicate that this should be done as quickly as possible.

Danger signs:

constant aggravation of the condition;
a sharp appearance of unilateral headaches after 50 years;
very strong pain;
headaches as a result of a head injury;
serious concomitant problems with vision, hearing, psyche.

All these symptoms can indicate a serious disease, which should be treated immediately.

Treatment of unilateral cephalalgia

Treatment of a condition in which the left side of the face hurts depends on the cause of the pain.

Methods for the treatment of unilateral headache:

If the cause of cephalalgia is inflammatory processes in the mouth or ear, throat, nose, the pathologies are treated by a dentist and an otolaryngologist, respectively.
After an injury or diseases of the musculoskeletal system, massage, painkillers, exercise therapy will be required.
If the skin of the left side of the face hurts due to neuralgia, antihistamines, vasodilators, antispasmodics are prescribed. Physiotherapy is used, in some cases surgical intervention is indicated.
Triptans are used to alleviate migraines.
If a tumor is suspected, an examination and consultation of a neurosurgeon, oncologist, neurologist is prescribed.
Sometimes, in order to cope with headaches, it is enough to consult a psychologist and avoid stressful situations.

Methods for eliminating atypical pain depend on the type and causes of the disease. If your face hurts with a cold, then taking medications that suppress cold symptoms is enough. If you have a runny nose, you should spray vasodilating drops for 3 days. If it does not stop, it is worth consulting with your doctor, as prolonged improper treatment can lead to chronic rhinitis.

If the left side of the face hurts due to dental plexalgia, it is necessary to take local and general painkillers.

Neuralgia is eliminated with the help of acupuncture, acupressure, electrophoresis. Therapy may include the use of antidepressants, tranquilizers.

In case of low effectiveness of treatment with drugs, surgical intervention is required.

Preventive measures

People who are familiar with headaches know that this condition can make life unbearable. To minimize the likelihood of seizures, you must follow the tips below.

Headache prevention includes the following activities:

walks in the open air;
rejection of bad habits;
proper nutrition;
avoidance of stressful situations;
moderate physical activity;
healthy sleep for at least 7 hours;
blood pressure control;
increased immunity;
correct posture;
regular preventive visits to the doctor.

Medical forecasts

Most unilateral headaches that are not complicated by serious illness are easily controlled with pain medications and lifestyle changes.

If the pain recurs regularly, intensifies, changes its character, it is important to consult a doctor in order to choose the optimal treatment regimen.

In cases of serious diseases, the prognosis is strictly individual and depends on the neglect of the disease, the body's defenses and the right treatment.