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Could anyone tell me about trigeminal neuralgia?

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Trigeminal neuralgia: Diagnosis is always clinical based on history and exam. Imaging ordered to rule out other neuro pathology. Treatment falls into several categories depending on severity: medications (neuroleptics), injections, acupuncture, focused gamma knife radiosurgery. Best to see a neurologist initially for diagnosis and management.

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Trigeminal Neuralgia: The most common form of paroxysmal orofacial pain is TN. When a demonstrable structural lesion such as a tumor (e.g., meningioma), vascular malformation or demyelinating disease (multiple sclerosis) has been identified, TN is classified as symptomatic. When the cause of TN is unknown, it is classified as idiopathic. See an orofacial pain specialist for diagnosis and management.

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Trigeminal neuralgia: trigeminal neuralgia is a disorder of the \trigeminal neuralgia where a patient develops a severe sudden electrical like pain. It comes on suddenly and the pain is 10/10. It usually only affects one side of the face and rarely (usually with MS) can involve both sides. There are both medical and surgical treatments available for controlling the pain.

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