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Trigeminal Neuralgia : Causes

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Causes List

Causes could include:
  • nerve damage
  • Nerve Demyelination

Causes Overview Articles

Trigeminal neuralgia
Trigeminal neuralgia causes severe, short-lasting (only a few seconds) facial pain on the side of the affected nerve. The condition usually affects older adults. Often, no cause can be found. However, areas of brain swelling or abnormal blood vess...
Source:ADAM
Date:February 13, 2008
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Trigeminal neuralgia is a disorder of the trigeminal nerve that causes severe facial pain . It is also known as tic douloureux, Fothergill syndrome, or Fothergill's syndrome.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Trigeminal neuralgia is a disorder of the trigeminal nerve (the fifth cranial nerve) that causes episodes of sharp, stabbing pain in the cheek, lips, gums, or chin on one side of the face.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Specific Causes Articles

Nerve Compression
Nerve compression is the restriction in the space around a nerve that can occur due to several reasons. Functioning of the nerve is compromised.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
Pinched Nerve
A pinched nerve is caused by some anatomical structure putting pressure on a nerve and impairing its function. This problem may occur in many different areas of the body.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Pinched Nerve
A pinched nerve is a general term that describes an injury to a nerve or group of nerves. The damage may include compression, constriction or stretching.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
Ask The Doctor: Pinched Nerve in Neck
What is the best type of medical treatment for a pinched nerve in my neck - one that also causes severe headaches?
Source:StayWell
Put a Stop to Nerve Injuries Called Stingers
Stingers occur when the shoulder and head go in opposite directions, the head is moved quickly to one side, or the area above the collarbone is hit.
Source:StayWell
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