{"id":250,"date":"2021-05-12T12:02:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-12T12:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ayurvedicvillage.com\/blog\/?p=250"},"modified":"2025-12-30T11:32:48","modified_gmt":"2025-12-30T11:32:48","slug":"trigeminal-neuralgia-everything-you-should-know-causes-symptoms-types-diagnosis-treatments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ayurvedicvillage.com\/blog\/trigeminal-neuralgia-everything-you-should-know-causes-symptoms-types-diagnosis-treatments\/","title":{"rendered":"TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA : Everything you should Know – Causes, Symptoms. Types , Diagnosis & Treatments"},"content":{"rendered":"

TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA : Everything you should Know – Causes, Symptoms. Types , Diagnosis & Treatments <\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Trigeminal neuralgia, also called prosopalgia, Fothergill’s disease is a neuropathic disorder characterized by episodes of intense pain in the face, originating from the trigeminal nerve [Tic douloureuxis]. The intense, stabbing, electric shock-like pain is caused by irritation of the trigeminal nerve, which sends branches to the forehead, cheek and lower jaw. More common in females than males.<\/p>\n

CAUSE OF TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA<\/u><\/strong><\/h4>\n
    \n
  • Idiopathic<\/li>\n
  • It is manifested due to compression of the nerve.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA<\/u><\/strong><\/h4>\n

    Episodes of intense pain over the face that last from a few seconds to several minutes or hours. It got triggered by eating, talking, shaving and brushing. It got aggravated by wind, high-pitched sounds, loud noises such as concerts or crowds, chewing and talking.<\/p>\n

    Nature of pain<\/p>\n

      \n
    • Stabbing electric shocks<\/li>\n
    • Burning<\/li>\n
    • Pressing<\/li>\n
    • Crushing<\/li>\n
    • Exploding<\/li>\n
    • Shooting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      TYPES OF TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA<\/u><\/strong><\/h4>\n
        \n
      • PRIMARY TN<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Linked to the compression of the nerve, typically in the base of the head.<\/p>\n

          \n
        • SECONDARY TN<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Pressure over nerve from a tumor, cyst, facial injury, or myelin sheath diseases.<\/p>\n

          DIAGNOSIS OF TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA<\/u><\/strong><\/h4>\n
            \n
          • Clinical evaluation:- It includes a physical and neurological examination.<\/li>\n
          • Radiological \u2013 MRI<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            TREATMENT OF TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA<\/u><\/strong><\/h4>\n
              \n
            • MEDICAL<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              *Anticonvulsants<\/p>\n

              *Analgesics<\/p>\n

              *Antidepressants<\/p>\n

              *External applications that contain gallium maltolate.<\/p>\n

               <\/p>\n

               <\/p>\n

              2) SURGICAL<\/p>\n

                \n
              1. a) Microvascular decompression<\/li>\n
              2. b) Percutaneous radiofrequency thermorhizotomy<\/li>\n
              3. c) Gamma knife radiosurgery<\/li>\n
              4. d) Balloon compression<\/li>\n
              5. e) Glycerol injections<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                For Treatment Details or Doctor Consultation Contact Us On – +917506650605<\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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