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Trigeminal Neuralgia

Trigeminal Neuralgia (also known as 'tic douloureux') is a severe and debilitating facial pain disorder that affects the trigeminal nerve of the face. It is characterised by episodes of intense, stabbing, electric-shock like pain that can last from a few seconds to a few minutes and is often followed by a numbness-l…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 2 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 1× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2688-5328

Overview

Trigeminal Neuralgia (also known as 'tic douloureux') is a severe and debilitating facial pain disorder that affects the trigeminal nerve of the face. It is characterised by episodes of intense, stabbing, electric-shock like pain that can last from a few seconds to a few minutes and is often followed by a numbness-like sensation for several hours. The cause of trigeminal neuralgia is unknown but is believed to be related to a misalignment of the nerve root between the brain and the face. Treatment includes medications and surgical procedures. The goal of treatment is to reduce the severity and frequency of symptoms, thereby improving the quality of life of patients suffering from this condition.

Research published in this journal

2 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Pain Management (ISSN 2688-5328).

Journal editorial board
Anne Manyande · UNITED KINGDOM Charly Gaul · Germany Dimos-Dimitrios Mitsikostas · Greece

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