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Leslie Fuller1, Jillian Moehle2, Angela Hardin3
1Attending Physician.
Integrative Medicine (Encinitas, Calif.)
|June 15, 2022
Summary
COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) may trigger cranial neuralgia recurrence in susceptible individuals. This case highlights the need to consider prior neuralgia history in managing COVID-19-related head pain.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Infectious Diseases
- Viral Pathogenesis
Background:
- Headache is a known COVID-19 symptom.
- The impact of SARS-CoV-2 on pre-existing cranial neuralgias is not well-documented.
- Cranial neuralgias involve nerve pain in the head and face.
Observation:
- A case of cranial neuralgia recurrence following SARS-CoV-2 exposure is reported.
- This suggests a potential link between COVID-19 infection and neuralgia reactivation.
- The patient experienced a recurrence of previous cranial neuralgia symptoms.
Findings:
- SARS-CoV-2 infection may precipitate or exacerbate cranial neuralgias.
- This case highlights a potential, underreported neurological manifestation of COVID-19.
- The pathophysiology of cranial neuralgias may involve viral triggers.
Implications:
- Clinicians should inquire about prior cranial neuralgia history in COVID-19 patients presenting with head pain.
- Understanding this association can improve diagnosis and treatment strategies for COVID-19-associated neurological symptoms.
- Further research is needed to elucidate the mechanisms of COVID-19-induced neuralgia reactivation.
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