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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Expert Forum)
Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia caused by tonsillectomy
Answered by
Michael H Kirsch, DDS - Oral Surgery, Maxillofacial, Wisdom Teeth, Bone Grafting, dental implants
Dr. Michael H. Kirsch
Caldwell - NJ
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Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia caused by tonsillectomy
by sstanimi, Feb 21, 2008 12:39PM
Is there any way to repair or transplant Mucosal Tissue in pharynx?
The problem is next: due to improper tonsillectomy and chronic pharyngitis, mucosal tissue in pharynx had been damaged (mostly in the region of left palatoglossal arch). Because of that, nerve endings of IX cranial nerve came to the surface of pharynx, causing very strong pain on every swallowing movement (food, drink or just a saliva).
Or is there any method to destroy or disable those nerve endings on the surface of pharynx?
Thanks in advance.
The problem is next: due to improper tonsillectomy and chronic pharyngitis, mucosal tissue in pharynx had been damaged (mostly in the region of left palatoglossal arch). Because of that, nerve endings of IX cranial nerve came to the surface of pharynx, causing very strong pain on every swallowing movement (food, drink or just a saliva).
Or is there any method to destroy or disable those nerve endings on the surface of pharynx?
Thanks in advance.
Doctor's Answer
by Michael H Kirsch, DDS, Feb 21, 2008 06:59PM
, Feb 21, 2008 06:59PM
Your question is beyond the scope of my practice. You should seek the advise of a Head and Neck Surgeon who is more familar with this issue.
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You probably need to see a neurologist to establish final diagnosis. gabapentin(neurontin) may help relieve glossopharngeal neuralgia. Good luck