Question 203 · LEK · Headaches
During a physical examination, you have to determine the cause of headache. The facial pain can be caused by:
- A. the condition of teeth and gums.
- B. trigeminal neuralgia.
- C. glossopharyngeal neuralgia.
- D. answers A,B,C are correct.
- E. answers B and C are correct.
Hint
Consider dental and neuralgic sources of facial pain; are all three listed causes valid?
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