If just the right-hand side of your face is hurting it can often be the sign of a sinus infection, problems with your teeth or a side effect of a migraine. If the pain has been severe and/or persistent it is highly recommended that you visit a doctor. If the pain is being caused by an infection then it is important to get it treated as soon as possible to avoid further pain and complications. Most commonly, the pain will be caused by a sinus infection so do not assume the worst straight away.
You may be able to detect a sinus infection by other symptoms you may be suffering with. This may include pressure pains around the eyes, ears and nose that become worse when coughing or straining. Maxillary sinusitis is found in the cheek and as well as pain in the side of your face you may also have nasal discharge, a tender or swollen cheekbone as well as a fever. Other forms of sinus infections can have symptoms such as blurry vision, sore throat, tooth ache and deep headaches.
If you have recently had work carried out on your teeth or a wisdom tooth growing through, this can have a side effect of feeling pain in the whole side of your face. The pain from an infection in the teeth can be excruciating and it is very important to get it treated as soon as you possibly can.
Migraines are also problems that can cause the whole side of your face to hurt. Severe headaches can be focussed on one side of your head and cause twitches, spasms and sharp pains. If you have been suffering with migraines significantly and regularly you should consult a doctor. These migraines could be caused by bad eyesight, stress or something more serious.
You may be able to detect a sinus infection by other symptoms you may be suffering with. This may include pressure pains around the eyes, ears and nose that become worse when coughing or straining. Maxillary sinusitis is found in the cheek and as well as pain in the side of your face you may also have nasal discharge, a tender or swollen cheekbone as well as a fever. Other forms of sinus infections can have symptoms such as blurry vision, sore throat, tooth ache and deep headaches.
If you have recently had work carried out on your teeth or a wisdom tooth growing through, this can have a side effect of feeling pain in the whole side of your face. The pain from an infection in the teeth can be excruciating and it is very important to get it treated as soon as you possibly can.
Migraines are also problems that can cause the whole side of your face to hurt. Severe headaches can be focussed on one side of your head and cause twitches, spasms and sharp pains. If you have been suffering with migraines significantly and regularly you should consult a doctor. These migraines could be caused by bad eyesight, stress or something more serious.
