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What is trigeminal neuralgia?

What should you know about it?

Trigeminal neuralgia, also called tic douloureux, is a condition that occurs when the trigeminal nerve that originates from the ear to the eyes, cheeks, and jaw is affected. Most commonly trigeminal neuralgia pain occurs on either side of the face. The pain episodes usually last only a few seconds, though they can last up to two minutes, and may occur multiple times a day. TN is a form of neuropathic pain, often triggered by nerve damage or injury.

Symptoms

What are the symptoms of trigeminal neuralgia?

As previously mentioned trigeminal neuralgia can cause severe pain. If you are someone dealing with symptoms seek immediate trigeminal neuralgia treatment in Coimbatore to seek immediate consultation. Other common signs can include:

causes

What are the causes of trigeminal neuralgia?

Trigeminal neuralgia is caused due to several reasons, especially when the trigeminal nerve is damaged or affected. Here are the three categories of causes:

Primary TN

 It is the most common cause of trigeminal neuralgia and occurs when the blood vessel puts pressure on the root of the trigeminal nerve

Secondary TN

This type occurs when there is a different condition affecting the trigeminal nerve like multiple sclerosis. It usually causes pain on both sides of the face.

Idiopathic TN

This type usually does not have a proper cause even after going through diagnostic tests.

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When should you consult a trigeminal neuralgia doctor?

  • A shooting pain on your face, almost like an electric shock.
  • Sudden bouts of pain when you chew, speak, brush, laugh, or even touch your face.
  • Burning sensation before getting a spasm-like attack on the face.
  • Pain in your cheeks, teeth, jaws, lips, gums, eyes, and forehead – areas where the Trigeminal nerve is present.
The Trigeminal nerve is an essential facial nerve that helps maintain the structure and function of different organs of the face. When the nerve gets pinched, it causes extreme pain in the face.

diagnostic procedures

What are the diagnostic steps involved in trigeminal neuralgia?

As there are several other conditions that cause facial pain, you may be required to have an MRI scan to rule out the exact cause of trigeminal neuralgia. Consult a trigeminal neuralgia specialist in Coimbatore to seek accurate diagnosis and timely treatment. Usually the diagnosis of trigeminal neuralgia involves a physical and neurological examination depending on the factors like:

  • The exact kind of pain you may be experiencing
  • The kind activities that may be triggering your pain
  • The spot on the face that is experiencing pain

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What are the treatment options for trigeminal neuralgia?

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Common indications of facial neuralgia include – bursts of excruciating facial pain, a feeling of electric shocks that can last for a few minutes, throbbing pain on one side of the face that spreads out from a focal point. Some people also experience a severe burning sensation and pain before the attack sets in.
In most cases, Trigeminal neuralgia is characterized by short bursts of pain that spread over days and months. If untreated, the pain and discomfort can increase with time. So, it is best to consult with a specialist early to treat the condition without any complications.
The first step in prognosis is medication. The most commonly prescribed drugs are antispasmodics and anticonvulsants that prevent symptomatic pain and spasms. Surgery using a Gamma knife or radiofrequency thermal ablation is used if medications stop working. Other alternative pain therapies are also helpful in pain management.
The treatment duration and effectiveness depend on the severity of pain, history of neurological issues, resistance to oral medications, underlying conditions like scoliosis, etc. Usually, patients start responding to treatment in about 4 to 6 weeks after the treatment is complete.
We provide the most comprehensive and competitive Trigeminal Neuralgia pain management and cure packages. The treatment cost varies based on the nature of the prognosis. Surgical costs are different from the cost of using medicines to treat the condition. Book a consultation to know the pricing and other procedural details.

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