Abstract:Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN) is orofacial pain restricted to one or more divisions of the trigeminal nerve Attacks of intense, electric shock-like facial pain can occur without warning or be triggered by touching specific areas of the face by movements, brushing, laughing or following emotional stimuli. The exact cause of trigeminal neuralgia is not fully elucidated, a blood vessel is often found compressing the nerve. TN dramatically reduces the quality of life of affected individuals not only due to pain attack… Show more
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