US Medical Term · symptoms
Facial Pain
Dolor facial
Also: Dolor en la cara (regional variant)
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Facial Pain |
| Spanish (Español) | Dolor facial |
| Chinese (中文) | 顏面疼痛 |
| Korean (한국어) | 안면 통증 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Đau mặt |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Sakit sa mukha |
| Portuguese (Português) | Dor facial |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | อาการปวดบริเวณใบหน้า |
| Japanese (日本語) | 顔面痛 |
What it means
Facial pain is discomfort or aching anywhere on the face, including the cheeks, jaw, forehead, or around the eyes. It can feel like a dull ache, sharp shooting pain, burning, or pressure. Common causes include sinus infections (sinusitis), dental problems, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, trigeminal neuralgia, cluster headaches, shingles, or injury. Referred pain from the neck, ear, or tooth can also cause facial discomfort. Mild facial pain from sinus congestion often responds to decongestants and steam. See a provider if the pain is severe, persistent, follows an injury, or is accompanied by swelling, numbness, fever, or changes in vision.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
I have pain and pressure in my cheeks and forehead that gets worse when I bend over.
Tengo dolor y presión en las mejillas y la frente que empeora cuando me inclino.
I have jaw pain and it hurts to open my mouth wide or chew.
Tengo dolor en la mandíbula y me duele abrir la boca o masticar.
I have shooting pain on the right side of my face that comes on suddenly.
Tengo un dolor punzante en el lado derecho de la cara que aparece de repente.
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Last reviewed: September 2026