Trigeminal Neuralgia Learning Center

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Trigeminal neuralgia is very painful swelling (inflammation) of the nerve (trigeminal nerve) that delivers feeling to the face and "surface" of the eye.

Basic Info

Symptoms
Very painful, sharp electric-like spasms that last a few seconds or minutes; Pain is usually only on one side of the ...
Causes
Trigeminal neuralgia causes severe, short-lasting (only a few seconds) facial pain on the side of the affected nerve....
Tests
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and blood tests may help rule out other conditions.
Treatments
Certain medicines can help reduce pain and the rate of attacks. These may include: Anti-epilepsy drugs (carbamazepine...
Complications
Trigeminal neuralgia is a disorder of the trigeminal nerve that causes severe facial pain . It is also known as tic d...
Prevention
  • No known prevention

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