Trigeminal neuralgia can be clinically diagnosed based on a complete medical history and neurosensory examination of the patient. The neurologic examination should demonstrate the classic reproducible ...

Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a debilitating, chronic syndrome that causes sudden, severe, electric shock-like pain in the face, according to a news release from University Hospitals. While TN isn’t ...

Yes, there is an increased risk of trigeminal neuralgia among people who have neck problems. So far, the exact reason for the relationship is not known, but researchers have some preliminary theories.

Trigeminal neuralgia is a condition that can cause excruciating facial pain, usually due to compression of the trigeminal nerve or other causes. Other conditions can be mistaken for trigeminal ...

Trigeminal neuralgia is a chronic pain disorder that affects the nerves in your face. It causes a painful electric shock sensation in the jaw or side of the face, and the symptoms can worsen over time ...

Some patients with trigeminal neuralgia seen in general practice may be mistakenly given a diagnosis of facial pain and may not receive standard treatment. Investigators conducted a UK cross-sectional ...

A percutaneous rhizotomy is a minimally invasive procedure to treat trigeminal neuralgia. Our surgeons use a small needle to make a controlled, minor injury to one of your facial nerves (your ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 76-year-old male. A few months ago, I suddenly had the worst pain in my life, centered in the right side of my tongue, of all places. It felt like a live electrical wire was ...

NORTHWOOD (WPVI) -- Pain is among the hardest medical problems to deal with. And facial pain is one of the trickiest. A Philadelphia man details his long journey to relief. "The pain initially was ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 76-year-old male. A few months ago, I suddenly had the worst pain in my life, centered in the right side ...