Eric complains of sudden, severe pain in his face.The pain is associated with the muscles of chewing.What is the likely diagnosis?

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Trigeminal neuralgia is characterized by sudden, severe pain in the face, which is associated with the muscles of chewing. This pain can be triggered by everyday activities such as eating, talking, or even touching the face. Other conditions such as Horner syndrome, Bell palsy, and Tourette syndrome are not associated with pain in the face or muscles of chewing.

Eric Complains of Sudden, Severe Pain in His Face