The head consists of 12 pairs of cranial nerves. Amongst these are the Trigeminal nerves which allows a person to feel facial sensations. A disorder to any of the three nerve branches - Ophthalmic Bra..
The head consists of 12 pairs of cranial nerves. Amongst these are the Trigeminal nerves which allows a person to feel facial sensations. A disorder to any of the three nerve branches - Ophthalmic Branch, Mandibular Branch, and Maxillary Branch, results in intense facial pain and is termed as Trigeminal Neuralgia. Trigeminal Neuralgia affects the facial nerves and causes ongoing intense pain, from the forehead to the jaw. It is similar to the feeling of electric shock like pain. The pain could be on one side or both. In case, if it happens both sides, it is called as Bilateral Trigeminal Neuralgia. The causes for Trigeminal Neuralgia could be anything, from an irritation in the nerve to a pressing blood vessel. A stroke, accident, or a surgery could also injure the nerves, resulting in Trigeminal Neuralgia.
Some people confuse Trigeminal Neuralgia pain to a dental problem. The main symptom is brief periods of shooting pain. Other common signs and symptoms include:
- Triggering of pain as a result of brushing, washing the face, shaving, or applying makeup. Sometimes a light breeze can also trigger the pain.
- Momentary pain.
- Pain several times in a week or a day.
- The pain is mostly felt in the cheeks, teeth, gums, jaw, and lips.
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