Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment - Aaron Cohen-Gadol, M.D.

Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

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Glossopharyngeal neuralgia is a rare condition causing recurring, stabbing pain in the ear, tongue, tonsils, and jaw, often triggered by swallowing or yawning. Diagnosis involves MRI and swab testing, while treatment options include medications, radiosurgery, and microvascular decompression surgery.

In this video, we uncover everything you need to know about GN, from its symptoms to the underlying causes, and the latest diagnostic methods. We also discuss effective treatments that can bring relief and improve quality of life.

In this video, we cover:
🔍 Symptoms: Discover the tell-tale signs of GN, including sudden, severe pain in areas such as the throat, tongue, and ear.
🧬 Causes: Explore the potential causes of GN, from nerve damage to vascular compression, and understand how these factors contribute to the onset of symptoms.
📌 Diagnosis: Find out how healthcare professionals diagnose GN.
💊 Treatment: Learn about the various treatment options available, including medications, and surgical interventions, to help manage and alleviate the pain associated with GN.

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Key moments:
00:04 Dr. Aaron Cohen, a neurosurgeon with 20 years of experience, discusses glossopharyngeal neuralgia, a rare condition causing stabbing pain triggered by swallowing or yawning due to glossopharyngeal nerve compression.
02:13 Glossopharyngeal neuralgia diagnosis involves MRI and swab test, while treatment options include medications, radiosurgery, radiofrequency rhizotomy, and microvascular decompression surgery with monitoring for side effects and effectiveness.
05:22 Microvascular decompression surgery is an effective treatment for glossopharyngeal neuralgia, providing pain relief and improved quality of life for patients, especially in younger and healthier individuals.

0:00 Introduction
1:00 What is Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia?
1:43 Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia Symptoms
2:28 Glossopharyngeal Neuralgla Tests
4:16 Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia Treatments
5:57 Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia Outcomes