Trigeminal neuralgia

From Health Encyclopedia

Used for

Fothergill's neuralgia, tic douloureux, trifocal neuralgia

Broader Terms

oral facial pain, peripheral nervous system disorder

Facts

• Trigeminal neuralgia is relatively rare. It represents a painful condition that affects the face.
• Symptoms of Trigeminal neuralgia are characterized by sudden bursts (paroxysms) of face pain.
• The most common cause of Trigeminal Neuralgia is an enlarged looping artery or vein pressing on the Trigeminal nerve at the base of the brain.
• Trigeminal Neuralgia is a disorder of the trigeminal nerve, one of twelve pairs of cranial nerves on each side of the head.

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