Episode 51. Facial Pain with Mr Adnan Safdar
Facial pain is a common presenting complaint in primary practice, in many cases the aetiology can be ascertained from a detailed history and examination, however the source of pain may also be obscure including referred pain from the oral cavity as well as neurological, vascular and psychogenic disorders.
We are joined today by experienced ENT surgeon Mr Adnan Safdar, Head of the ENT Unit at Monash Health, to discuss a logical approach to facial pain management.
Adnan covers:
· Common aetiologies
· Involvement of the sinuses
· Practical management and tips
Please join me in this interesting discussion with Adnan.
Useful references include:
- berwickent.com
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Dr Luke Crantock MBBS, FRACP, is a gastroenterologist in practice for over 25 years. He is the founder of The Centre for GI Health, based in Melbourne Australia and is passionate about educating General Practitioners and patients on disease prevention and how to manage and improve their digestive health.