"United Daily News" Dr. Yu-Chia Chen Discusses Facial Pain and Painful Trigeminal Neuropathy
Dr. Yu-Chia Chen was interviewed by United Daily News to explain the manifestations of "painful trigeminal neuropathy." This type of pain may persist for a long time, fluctuate in intensity, and be accompanied by numbness or touch sensitivity. It needs to be further distinguished from trigeminal neuralgia, which typically presents as brief episodes of severe pain.
If symptoms begin to appear after a tooth extraction, dental implant, or facial surgery, you should inform your doctor of this history when seeking medical attention. Clarifying the location of the pain, how long it lasts, and changes in sensation will help identify the appropriate direction for evaluation. For the full interview, please see the original United Daily News article: "Facial Pain Feeling Like an Electric Shock Might Be Painful Trigeminal Neuropathy."
Before your appointment, you can organize the following information:
Location of Pain: Left or right face, mainly near the cheeks, jaw, or gums.
Pattern of Attacks: How long each episode of pain lasts, and whether soreness, numbness, or a burning sensation remains between episodes of severe pain.
Triggering Situations: Whether pain is particularly likely to occur during brushing teeth, chewing, washing your face, or light touching.
Past Treatments: Dental treatments, surgery times, and examinations or medications received in the past.
Dr. Yu-Chia Chen currently offers a Neurological Headache, Neck Pain, and Dizziness Clinic at Xiyi Clinic, providing assessments for headaches, dizziness, and neuralgia. If facial pain continues to affect eating, cleaning, or daily life, you can visit the clinic with your existing examination and medication records. The doctor will discuss subsequent treatment recommendations based on your individual condition.
Media: United Daily News / udn.com
Original Report Date: March 18, 2026
Original Reporter: Jing-Xin Liao
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The cause and treatment of facial pain vary from person to person. If a dental evaluation has been completed but persistent or recurrent facial pain remains, a further evaluation by a neurologist can be pursued.
Further Reading｜Related Research by Dr. Yu-Chia Chen
In 2026, Dr. Yu-Chia Chen published two papers related to painful trigeminal neuropathy as the first author in the "Journal of Pain Research," exploring disease mechanisms, treatment directions, and the clinical application of nerve blocks, for readers who wish to learn more.
Review of Mechanisms and Treatment of Painful Trigeminal Neuropathy
Chen YC, Cheng HT. Novel Insights into the Management of Painful Trigeminal Neuropathy: Targeting Peripheral and Central Pathomechanisms. Journal of Pain Research. 2026;19:575216.
View Paper Abstract｜Published on March 11, 2026Medically Intractable Painful Trigeminal Neuropathy: A Study on Nerve Blocks
Chen YC, Cheng HT. Trigeminal Nerve Blocks for Medically Intractable Painful Trigeminal Neuropathy. Journal of Pain Research. 2026;19:574753.
View Paper Abstract｜Published on March 23, 2026
Whether the treatments mentioned in the research are suitable for individual patients must still be evaluated by a doctor based on diagnosis and clinical condition.
