Trigeminal Neuralgia
Specialized evaluation and treatment for trigeminal neuralgia, a condition causing sudden, severe facial nerve pain.
Understanding Trigeminal Neuralgia
Watch Dr. Manideep Rao explain Trigeminal Neuralgia, including symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options.
Dr. Manideep Rao explains Trigeminal Neuralgia
Causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options
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Cranial nerves, breathing and consciousness. Trigeminal Neuralgia is usually associated with this part of the nervous system.
A broad teaching association, not a diagnosis. A symptom in one area very often originates somewhere else entirely, and only a neurological examination can establish where.
Understanding Trigeminal Neuralgia
Trigeminal Neuralgia: A neurological condition characterized by sudden, severe, electric-shock-like pain affecting one side of the face.
Facial Nerve Pain: Pain may be triggered by everyday activities such as touching the face, eating, speaking or brushing the teeth.
Symptoms of Trigeminal Neuralgia
Diagnosis & Evaluation
- Detailed neurological examination
- Assessment of facial pain pattern
- Evaluation of pain triggers
- Assessment of the trigeminal nerve
- MRI or other investigations when clinically indicated
Treatment & Management
- Individualized medical management
- Treatment aimed at controlling nerve pain
- Assessment of treatment response
- Management of triggers
- Regular neurological follow-up
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