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Types Of Neuralgia
Health Encyclopedia: Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia
Glossopharyngeal neuralgia is a condition marked by repeated episodes of severe pain in the tongue, throat, ear, and tonsils, which can last from a few seconds to a few minutes.
Alternative Names
Cranial mononeuropathy IX
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Glossopharyngeal neuralgia is believed to be caused by irritation of the ninth cranial nerve. Symptoms usually begin in people over 40 years of age.
In most cases, the source of irritation is never d...
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