Irritation of the facial nerve A permanent irritation of the facial nerve can trigger a facial spasm (so-called spasm hemifacialis). In this case, pressure is often exerted on the nerve by a blood vessel, resulting in damage to the insulating layer of the facial nerve. The excitability of the nerve is then increased and a … Irritation of the facial nerve | Facial nerve
Introduction The facial nerve belongs to the cranial nerves. These are a total of twelve nerves that originate in the brain and are responsible for various sensory perceptions, but also for movements. The facial nerve is the seventh of these cranial nerves. It is responsible both for the movements of the facial muscles and, to … Facial nerve
General information There are many different causes for pain behind the ear. The type of pain may also differ. For some people it is a dull non-specific pain, for others it is an additional pain in the jaw and other complaints are possible. Lymph node swelling There are lymph nodes behind the ears. Their location … Pain behind the ear
Facial palsy Facial palsy is a paralysis of the facial nerve. This cranial nerve mainly supplies the muscles of the face, resulting in paralysis of the face and loss of facial expression. Such a facial nerve paresis can have various causes. It can be congenital, acquired, infectious or occur as part of inflammation. A sudden … Facial palsy | Pain behind the ear
Jaw Pain Pain in the bony or muscular structures of the jaw can also appear behind the ear. De Quervain Thyroiditis Pain behind the ear can also be an indication of a rare inflammatory disease of the thyroid gland. The cause is not yet fully understood, but there seems to be a certain genetic predisposition … Jaw Pain | Pain behind the ear
Summary Pain behind the ears can have many different causes. They can be of nervous or muscular origin, but also occur in the course of a simple cold. Often it is lymph node swelling that causes the pain. Diseases of the jaw, teeth and thyroid gland can also cause the pain. It can be seen … Summary | Pain behind the ear
