Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN)

Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN)

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Trigeminal Neuralgia is characterized by sudden attacks of severe, sharp, stabbing, electric shock-like pain affecting one side of the face. It tends to follow the second and third divisions of the Trigeminal Nerve.
In between pain attacks, you may feel the following sensations:

  • Burning
  • Throbbing
  • Numbness
  • Dull achiness

There are two main forms of trigeminal neuralgia based on symptoms:

  • Paroxysmal TN: Painful episodes that are sharp, intense and sporadic. During an episode, there may be pain and/or a burning sensation the face that can last anywhere from a few seconds to two minutes. Though there will be pain-free breaks in between episodes, this can continue for up to two hours.
  • TN with continuous pain: This type is less painful and intense, but the pain is more frequent. There is constant pain, notably stabbing and/or burning sensations, along with persistent aches and pains. With atypical trigeminal neuralgia, you may have more difficulty managing the symptoms.

Trigeminal Neuralgia can be triggered by chewing, speaking, cold wings, and touching a trigger spot. Females, older than 35 years old tend to be afflicted by Trigeminal Neuralgia, with move cases involving the right half of the face. Trigeminal Neuralgia rarely occurs bilaterally and never simultaneously on each side, occasionally more than one division is involved. Sudden attacks last for few seconds to minutes. The most common cause of Trigeminal Neuralgia is a blood vessel pressing on the trigeminal nerve, but it can also be caused by tumors, multiple sclerosis, or other conditions. This can be hard to diagnose as there is no test specifically to diagnose Trigeminal Neuralgia. Seeking medical care is imperative, but you want to make sure it is conservative, and reversible.

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