Chronic/Persistent Idiopathic Facial Pain.

Abstract

Persistent or chronic idiopathic facial pain, often called atypical facial pain, is often used as a diagnosis of exclusion. It is chronic pain in a nonanatomically distributed area of the face and mouth that can be episodic or continuous and described as a nagging dull pain that at times is severe. It is associated with other chronic pain conditions, psychological abnormalities, and significant life events. Investigations are all normal and early treatment can prevent chronicity. A multidisciplinary biopsychosocial approach with the use of antidepressants and cognitive behavior therapy provides the best chance of pain relief and improved quality of life.

• Authors: Joanna M Zakrzewska
• Journal: Neurosurgery clinics of North America (Neurosurg Clin N Am) Vol. 27 Issue 3 Pg. 345-51 (Jul 2016) ISSN: 1558-1349 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 27325001 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
• Copyright: Copyright © 2016 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Chemical References

• Antidepressive Agents

Topics

• Antidepressive Agents (therapeutic use)
• Chronic Pain (diagnosis, therapy)
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Facial Pain (diagnosis, therapy)
• Humans
• Quality of Life