Abstract:In addition to the repeated episodes of paroxysmal, electrical facial pain classically associated with the disease, many patients with trigeminal neuralgia (TN) suffer from severe emotional distress. At present, there is no universally agreed pathophysiological explanation for the high incidence of depression and anxiety within this patient population. Despite the unclear understanding, the psychiatric comorbidities should be addressed as a part of comprehensive, multi-modal approach. Anticonvulsants or seroto… Show more
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