neurological
Trigeminal neuralgia
Trigeminal neuralgia, also called Fothergill disease, tic douloureux, or trifacial neuralgia, is a long-term pain disorder that affects the trigeminal nerve, the nerve responsible for sensation in the face and motor functions such as biting and chewing. It is a form of neuropathic pain. There are two main types: typical and atypical trigeminal neuralgia.
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Symptoms — what it feels like
- ·Typical: episodes of severe, sudden, shock-like pain in one side of the face that lasts for seconds to minutes
- ·Atypical: constant burning pain
Causes — why it happens
- ·Believed to be due to problems with myelin of trigeminal nerve
How it's found
- ·Based on symptoms
Treatment
- ·Medication,
Complications
- ·Depression
Outlook
- ·80% improve with initial treatment
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