what would feel like a rubber band in the area between and nose and the cheekbone?
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sinus infection. also if the top of your head hurts.
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What Is It? \n \n \n\nTrigeminal neuralgia, also known as tic douloureux, is a disorder of one of the nerves in the face that causes brief, shock-like pain, usually on one side of the jaw, cheek or mouth. This disorder involves the fifth cranial (trigeminal) nerve, which is responsible for sending impulses to the brain from the face, jaw, gums, forehead and the area around the eyes. \nThe cause of trigeminal neuralgia is not always known. The condition can occur as a result of multiple sclerosis, a brain tumor or another brain disease, such as an aneurysm. However, in 90% of cases, there is no serious brain disease. One widely held theory is that the problem is caused by an artery pressing on the trigeminal nerve where it exits the brain. A computed tomography (CT) scan or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) should be done to check for a brain lesion. \n\nTrigeminal neuralgia is rarely seen in people under the age of 50. When it does occur in younger people, the cause is more likely to be a tumor, aneurysm or multiple sclerosis.\n\n \n  Symptoms \n \n \n\nTrigeminal neuralgia is characterized by a sudden, severe, electric-shock-like attack of pain on one side of the face. The pain generally lasts for several seconds to a minute and then disappears. Shaving, showering, eating, speaking or even exposure to wind can trigger a painful episode, and patients often protect the trigger zone. Trigger zones usually are found around the cheek, nose, lips or inside the mouth. When the trigger zone is inside the mouth, it often is confused with a toothache.\n\n \n  Diagnosis \n \n \n\nTrigeminal neuralgia is diagnosed based on the symptoms, including a history of characteristic pain along the trigeminal nerve. An MRI scan should be done to look for other possible conditions, such as a tumor, aneurysm or multiple sclerosis.\n\n \n  Expected Duration \n \n \n\nTrigeminal neuralgia attacks last for several seconds to a minute and then totally disappear, but they may be repeated one after another. The number of attacks can vary from one or two per day to several per minute throughout the day. Episodes of attacks can last for days, weeks or months at a time and then disappear for extended periods of time. People with severe trigeminal neuralgia can be significantly disabled by the attacks.\n\n \n  Treatment \n \n \n\nA number of drugs can help to prevent attacks, including oxcarbazepine (Trileptal), carbamazepine (Tegretol, Atretol, Carbatrol, Epitol), gabapentin (Neurontin) and phenytoin (Dilantin and other brand names). However, these drugs have the potential for serious side effects, and a dentist or physician should monitor their use. These medications sometimes are used in combination with other drugs, such as baclofen (Lioresal), to help achieve pain relief. Some of these medications require blood tests while you are taking them to monitor liver function and the level of the drug in your blood. \nIf medication fails to provide relief, your doctor may refer you to a neurosurgeon to talk about surgical treatment options. \n\n \n  When To Call A Professional \n \n \n\nIf you are experiencing pain characteristic of trigeminal neuralgia (electric-shock-like pain on one side of the jaw or cheek), you should see your dentist or physician immediately.\n\n \n  Prognosis \n \n \n\nTrigeminal neuralgia is not a life-threatening condition unless it is caused by a tumor, aneurysm or other brain disease. Yet, the condition can be incapacitating. However, most cases can be controlled with medication, and/or surgery. \n\n \n  Additional Info \n \n \n\nNational Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke \nP.O. Box 5801 \nBethesda, MD 20824 \nPhone: (301) 496-5751 \nhttp://www.ninds.nih.gov/
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Searching the Web for a word that you don't know or can't recall -- although you're pretty sure it exists -- is always a tactical challenge. Be prepared to search, scan, and experiment with search terms, as we did, to discover the nifty bit of facial anatomy called the philtrum. \nWe began our search with the language of your question and then tried variations: \n\n"area between your nose and mouth with the two vertical lines" \n"indentation between your nose and mouth" \n"vertical indentation above the mouth below the nose" \nThese search results were frustrating and mostly unproductive. We found advice for portrait painters and recommendations for those considering facial plastic surgery or body piercing. So we were relieved when one particular search query -- "indentation above the lip below the nose" -- came up with a link to Metafilter, a lively and popular "community blog" where a collection of civilized people gather to discuss diverse interests. \n\nIn the midst of a conversation about beards, mustaches, and facial hair, somebody asked your question: "...does anyone know what you call the area between the upper lip and the nose where, er, the moustache grows?" Another participant offered the answer: philtrum (and quoted their source). \n\nOnce we'd discovered the correct term, we searched again on the word itself, to double-check and verify the definition. \n\nHere's a detailed definition from the MEDLINEplus Medical Encyclopedia, provided by the U.S. National Library of Health: \n\nThe philtrum is the midline groove in the upper lip that runs from the top of the lip to the nose. The way the philtrum appears is determined genetically. \nWe were especially glad to find this authoritative medical definition because neither of our usual online dictionaries -- the American Heritage Dictionary from Yahoo! Reference and the Merriam Webster Online -- had it listed. We also found a definitive Lip-Philtrum Guide, designed for use by medical professionals, that illustrates a variety of philtrums from the highly dimpled to the almost smooth.
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Sounds like you need a DR.,opinion not a bunch of strangers on a computer.I know someone with the same prob. except it's the whole left arm and hand.I guessed a nerve pinched off or maybe poor circulation, but hey I'm no DR.
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a localized headache.\n\nyou might have a tumor, but i doubt it.  don't let that bother you though.
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No,as long as there's no pain,nothing's wrong.It sounds like an exostosis from your former fractures.That's an extra bony outgrowth from a site that has had new bone formation.\nGet an x-ray check to confirm this.
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well. rubber bands are the foce element or a component of orthodontic appliance used in the treatment of ur gaps .\n  well, regular bands are alomost similar to orthdontic elastic bands , but the sizes and the quality varies , these bands have to be used along with retainers placed on the teeth , and these elastic bands need to be adjusted according to the amount of space need to be closed which an orthodontist or a dentist alone can do it .so  never try this at home as it may result in misalignment and other adverse affects
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a sign of sinus infection/nasal cavity inflammation.
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Get referred to an Oral surgeon--they can put you to sleep so you won't feel anthing. Good luck
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its a nerve but see a doctor specializing in nerves or skin to be sure.
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Ethmoid sinuses just behind the bridge of the nose and between the eyes \n\nThe ethmoid sinuses are near the tear ducts in the corner of your eyes. Therefore, inflammation of these cavities often causes swelling of the eyelids and tissues around your eyes, and pain between your eyes. Ethmoid inflammation also can cause tenderness when you touch the sides of your nose, a loss of smell, and a stuffy nose.
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shooting pains of the facial area around one or more branches of the trigeminal nerve, of unknown cause, but often precipitated by irritation of the affected area
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The "funny bone" isn't really a bone; it's the spot where a nerve runs through a groove in the long, large bone in your upper arm. That bone is called the HUMERUS, but it connects to another bone called the ULNA. The nerve that runs between them is called the ULNAR NERVE. When you whack that nerve, you get that "funny bone" feeling.
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Feel just under your jawline below your ears about 2 inches. If you feel something, approx. walnut sized, on each side ofyour neck, your glands are swollen. If you feel nothing, then they usually are not. Feel when you are not feeling ill, so you can compare the difference when you are sick.
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It's hard to tell from your description, but it might be bursitis. Bursitis involves swelling of the bursa, which are little sacks that help muscles glide smoothly over bones without friction. When the bursa swell up, movement in that area can be painful.\n\nSee link below for more information.
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A small natural indentation in the flesh on a part of the human body, especially in the cheek or on the chin.
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Sounds like TMJ\n\nYou may not have heard of it, but you use it hundreds of times every day. It is the Temporo-Mandibular Joint (TMJ), the joint where the mandible (the lower jaw) joins the temporal bone of the skull, immediately in front of the ear on each side of your head. A small disc of cartilage separates the bones, much like in the knee joint, so that the mandible may slide easily; each time you chew you move it. But you also move it every time you talk and each time you swallow (every three minutes or so). It is, therefore, one of the most frequently used of all joints of the body and one of the most complex.\n\nYou can locate this joint by putting your finger on the triangular structure in front of your ear. Then move your finger just slightly forward and press firmly while you open your jaw all the way and shut it. The motion you feel is the TMJ. You can also feel the joint motion in your ear canal.\n\nThese maneuvers can cause considerable discomfort to a patient who is having TMJ trouble, and physicians use these maneuvers with patients for diagnosis.