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My doctor told me that "trigeminal neuralgia is a severe spastic, lancinating facial pain due to a disorder of the 5th cranial nerve." what does this mean?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Plain language: Very evere nerve pain that occurs suddenly, in part of the face. Best managed by a neurologist. It can be treated by a neurosurgeon with an operation. If not successfully relieved with medication, see a neurosurgeon.

Answered 11/24/2017

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A member asked:

My doctor told me that "trigeminal neuralgia is a severe spastic, lancinating facial pain due to a disorder of the 5th cranial nerve." what does this mean?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Louis Gallia answered

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