Head and neck disorders

Question 1

Tic douloureux or trigeminal neuralgia

Answer 1

Neurological condition caused by inflammation, pressure or degeneration of the trigeminal nerves. Produces excruciating, stabbing pain radiating along the course of the nerve from the angle of the jaw,

Question 2

Bell’s Palsy

Answer 2

Paralysis of the facial nerve and partial loss of taste sensation. Develops rapidly due to compression of the nerve due to trauma, herpes simplex viral infection or by tumour

Question 3

Graves disease or exophthalmic goiter

Answer 3

Pronounced hyperthyroidism. Autoimmune disease. Abnormal protrusion of eyeball, tremor, fatigue, sweating, nervousness, weight loss, etc

Question 4

Myxedema

Answer 4

Most severe form of hypothyroidism. Feeling chilled, constipated, thick/dry skin and puffy eyes, etc. Can lead to coma or death

Question 5

Hashimoto’s Disease

Answer 5

Most common type of thyroiditis and most common cause of hypothyroidism. Progressive autoimmune thyroid disorder; production of antibodies in response to thyroid antigens and the replacement of normal thyroid structures with lymphocytes and lymphoid germinal centers. Often associated with type 1 diabetes, celiac disease and Addison’s disease.