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Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia

Alternate Names : Glossopharyngeal Tic

Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring | Attribution


What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?

The main symptom of glossopharyngeal neuralgia is pain, which can be severe. The pain usually lasts only seconds, but it may go on for a few minutes. In severe cases, the attacks of pain can occur many times during the day. The pain is usually in the throat and the back of the mouth and tongue. In some cases, the pain may spread to the jaw or ear. In rare cases, a person may even faint. The pain is usually triggered by normal activities, such as swallowing, coughing, or sneezing.


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Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia: Diagnosis & Tests

Author: James Broomfield, MD
Reviewer: Adam Brochert, MD
Date Reviewed: 07/02/01









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