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What Causes Trigeminal Neuralgia

Health Encyclopedia: Trigeminal Neuralgia

Definition

Trigeminal neuralgia is an extremely painful inflammation of the largest nerve in the skull (trigeminal nerve).

Alternative Names

Tic douloureux

Causes, incidence, and risk factors

Trigeminal neuralgia causes severe lightening-like facial pain on the side of the affected nerve. The condition usually affects older adults. Often, no cause can be found, although areas of brain inflammation or abnormal blood vessels (arteriovenous malformations...

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Health Guide

Trigeminal neuralgia

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Trigeminal neuralgia

Tic douloureux Treatment Certain medicines can help reduce pain and the rate of attacks.Medicines may include: Anti-epilepsy drugs ... Read more »

Trigeminal neuralgia

Tic douloureux Symptoms Very painful, sharp electric-like spasms last a few seconds to minutes Pain is triggered by touch or sounds ... Read more »

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