The nasal bone (Latin: Os nasale) is the largest bone of the human olfactory system. It consists of a very thin pair of bones that run between the eyes and roof the nasal cavity. An injury to the nasal bone should always be examined by a doctor. This is because if left untreated, it can … Nasal Bone: Structure, Function & Diseases
Prognosis Pain in the eye socket is in most cases harmless and only a secondary symptom of another disease mentioned above. If the cause is treated, the pain in the orbit also disappears. Only in rare cases, such as an abscess in the jaw or sinusitis spreading to the eye, should the utmost caution be … Prognosis | Pain in the eye socket
Introduction Pain in the eye socket is a symptom that can occur in a variety of diseases. It is a rather unspecific phenomenon and can have various causes. Frequently, structures outside the orbit are also affected. These are usually harmless causes such as flu, and dental problems can also cause pain in the orbit. There … Pain in the eye socket
Nasal bone/nasal root Another cause of pain in the eye socket is found on the nasal bone or root of the nose. This is the so-called nasociliary neuralgia. A neuralgia is a form of nerve pain in which pain is caused by simple touch or even at complete rest. In this case the nasociliary nerve … Nasal bone/nasal root | Pain in the eye socket
Tooth In some cases, problems in the dental area can cause pain in the eye socket. For example, inflammation or injury to nerves may partially radiate into the eye socket. A common cause of pain in the orbit, which is caused by a tooth, is inflammation of the root of the tooth. Unlike caries, the … Tooth | Pain in the eye socket
Temple/Forhead Pain in the area of the eye socket can also be related to processes in the area of the forehead or temple.Here, an inflammation of the paranasal sinus in the forehead (sinus frontalis) is in the foreground; headaches can also cause pain in the orbit, temple and forehead. Causes: The most likely cause of … Temple/Forhead | Pain in the eye socket
Definition Nasal bone pain is characterized by its localization between the forehead and the upper jaw. The nasal bone is the bone on which the glasses rest on the nose. If one grasps the nose at eye level with thumb and index finger and follows the course towards the tip of the nose, the nasal … Pain in and around the nasal bone
Nasal bone fracture A fracture of the nasal bone can in most cases be recognized by an optically altered nose. However, the fracture does not only lead to a pure injury of the bone, but also to a damage of its accompanying structures. The injury to the vessels usually manifests itself as a nosebleed and, … Nasal bone fracture | Pain in and around the nasal bone
Diagnosis The diagnosis of nasal bone pain is often based on the patient’s medical history and supplemented with further diagnostic measures. In any case, an examination of the nose should always be performed. After an external inspection and careful palpation of the nose, the inside of the nose should always be examined with a nasal … Diagnosis | Pain in and around the nasal bone
Duration The duration of pain in the nasal bone is very variable, since the causes can be of different nature. In general, pain in the nasal bone diminishes as the symptoms of the disease subside. Therefore, they usually last for three to ten days. If the pain is caused by violence, the duration depends on … Duration | Pain in and around the nasal bone
A fracture of the nasal bone is a very common injury, which can occur during sports or physical work, for example. In most cases, the nasal septum is broken. In the case of greater force and impact, neighboring bone structures such as the ethmoid bone, the forehead or the upper jaw bone can also be … Surgery for a nasal bone fracture
Extended surgical measures A nasal bone fracture can have certain complications or involve the surrounding bone structures. An important and common consequence of a nasal bone fracture is the septum or nasal septum hematoma. This is a hemorrhage between the perichondrium (cartilage skin) and cartilage, which can have life-threatening consequences in some cases. These include … Extended surgical measures | Surgery for a nasal bone fracture
