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What is the definition or description of: trigeminal neuralgia?
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Pain: Very painful affliction of the fifth (trigeminal) nerve. Read more about it here: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/505378
Answered 12/23/2016
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Trigeminal neuralgia: Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a condition that causes repeated (recurring) severe pains in parts of your face. It usually affects people aged over 50. Treatment with a medicine called carbamazepine usually works well to stop the pains. Surgery is an option if medication does not work, or if side-effects from the medicine are a problem. http://patient.info/health/trigeminal-neuralgia-leaflet
Answered 12/24/2016
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