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Pain Relief Trigeminal Neuralgia
Trigeminal neuralgia is a nerve disorder that causes a stabbing or electric-shock-like pain in parts of the face.
Alternative Names
Tic douloureux
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The pain of trigeminal neuralgia comes from the trigeminal nerve. This nerve carries pain, feeling, and other sensations from the brain to the skin of the face. It can affect part or all of the face, and the surface of the eye.
The condition usually affects older adults, but it may affect anyone at any age....
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Treatment Options for Trigeminal Neuralgia
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The Role of Complementary Medicine in Trigeminal Neuralgia
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