Glossopharyngeal neuralgia (Cranial mononeuropathy IX)

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Glossopharyngeal neuralgia

Alternate Names : Cranial mononeuropathy IX

Definition

Glossopharyngeal neuralgia is a condition in which there are repeated episodes of severe pain in the tongue, throat, ear, and tonsils, which can last from a few seconds to a few minutes.

Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors

Glossopharyngeal neuralgia is believed to be caused by irritation of the ninth cranial nerve. Symptoms usually begin in people over age 40.

In most cases, the source of irritation is never found. Some possible causes for this type of nerve pain (neuralgia) are:

Blood vessels pressing down on the glossopharyngeal nerve
Growths (lesions) at the base of the skull
Tumors or infections of the throat and mouth

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Review Date : 2/6/2008
Reviewed By : Daniel Kantor, MD, Director of the Comprehensive MS Center, Neuroscience Institute, University of Florida Health Science Center, Jacksonville, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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