A syndrome characterized by recurrent episodes of excruciating pain lasting several seconds or longer in the sensory distribution of the TRIGEMINAL NERVE. Pain may be initiated by stimulation of trigger points on the face, lips, or gums or by movement of facial muscles or chewing. Associated conditions include MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS, vascular anomalies, ANEURYSMS, and neoplasms. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p187)
The 5th and largest cranial nerve. The trigeminal nerve is a mixed motor and sensory nerve. The larger sensory part forms the ophthalmic, mandibular, and maxillary nerves which carry afferents sensitive to external or internal stimuli from the skin, muscles, and joints of the face and mouth and from the teeth. Most of these fibers originate from cells of the TRIGEMINAL GANGLION and project to the TRIGEMINAL NUCLEUS of the brain stem. The smaller motor part arises from the brain stem trigeminal motor nucleus and innervates the muscles of mastication.
Pain in nerves, frequently involving facial SKIN, resulting from the activation the latent varicella-zoster virus (HERPESVIRUS 3, HUMAN). The two forms of the condition preceding the pain are HERPES ZOSTER OTICUS; and HERPES ZOSTER OPHTHALMICUS. Following the healing of the rashes and blisters, the pain sometimes persists.
Mechanical compression of nerves or nerve roots from internal or external causes. These may result in a conduction block to nerve impulses (due to MYELIN SHEATH dysfunction) or axonal loss. The nerve and nerve sheath injuries may be caused by ISCHEMIA; INFLAMMATION; or a direct mechanical effect.
Intense or aching pain that occurs along the course or distribution of a peripheral or cranial nerve.
Surgical interruption of a spinal or cranial nerve root. (From Dorland, 28th ed)
Surgery performed to relieve pressure from MICROVESSELS that are located around nerves and are causing NERVE COMPRESSION SYNDROMES.
Junction between the cerebellum and the pons.
Neuralgic syndromes which feature chronic or recurrent FACIAL PAIN as the primary manifestation of disease. Disorders of the trigeminal and facial nerves are frequently associated with these conditions.
Procedures using an electrically heated wire or scalpel to treat hemorrhage (e.g., bleeding ulcers) and to ablate tumors, mucosal lesions, and refractory arrhythmias. It is different from ELECTROSURGERY which is used more for cutting tissue than destroying and in which the patient is part of the electric circuit.
A surgical operation for the relief of pressure in a body compartment or on a body part. (From Dorland, 28th ed)
Pain in the facial region including orofacial pain and craniofacial pain. Associated conditions include local inflammatory and neoplastic disorders and neuralgic syndromes involving the trigeminal, facial, and glossopharyngeal nerves. Conditions which feature recurrent or persistent facial pain as the primary manifestation of disease are referred to as FACIAL PAIN SYNDROMES.
The performance of surgical procedures with the aid of a microscope.
An anticonvulsant used to control grand mal and psychomotor or focal seizures. Its mode of action is not fully understood, but some of its actions resemble those of PHENYTOIN; although there is little chemical resemblance between the two compounds, their three-dimensional structure is similar.
Recurrent clonic contraction of facial muscles, restricted to one side. It may occur as a manifestation of compressive lesions involving the seventh cranial nerve (FACIAL NERVE DISEASES), during recovery from BELL PALSY, or in association with other disorders. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1378)
The application, via IMPLANTED ELECTRODES, of short bursts of electrical energy in the radiofrequency range, interspersed with pauses in delivery of the current long enough to dissipate the generated heat and avoid heat-induced tissue necrosis.
Diseases of the ninth cranial (glossopharyngeal) nerve or its nuclei in the medulla. The nerve may be injured by diseases affecting the lower brain stem, floor of the posterior fossa, jugular foramen, or the nerve's extracranial course. Clinical manifestations include loss of sensation from the pharynx, decreased salivation, and syncope. Glossopharyngeal neuralgia refers to a condition that features recurrent unilateral sharp pain in the tongue, angle of the jaw, external auditory meatus and throat that may be associated with SYNCOPE. Episodes may be triggered by cough, sneeze, swallowing, or pressure on the tragus of the ear. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1390)
A vascular anomaly characterized by a radial or wedge-shaped arrangement of dilated VEINS draining into a larger vein in the brain, spinal cord, or the meninges. Veins in a venous angioma are surrounded by normal nervous tissue, unlike a CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM CAVERNOUS HEMANGIOMA that lacks intervening nervous tissue. Drainage of venous angioma is fully integrated with the body's venous system, therefore, in most cases there is no clinical signs and rare bleeding.
Absent or reduced sensitivity to cutaneous stimulation.
Diseases of the trigeminal nerve or its nuclei, which are located in the pons and medulla. The nerve is composed of three divisions: ophthalmic, maxillary, and mandibular, which provide sensory innervation to structures of the face, sinuses, and portions of the cranial vault. The mandibular nerve also innervates muscles of mastication. Clinical features include loss of facial and intra-oral sensation and weakness of jaw closure. Common conditions affecting the nerve include brain stem ischemia, INFRATENTORIAL NEOPLASMS, and TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA.
Pain associated with a damaged PUDENDAL NERVE. Clinical features may include positional pain with sitting in the perineal and genital areas, sexual dysfunction and FECAL INCONTINENCE and URINARY INCONTINENCE.
A radiological stereotactic technique developed for cutting or destroying tissue by high doses of radiation in place of surgical incisions. It was originally developed for neurosurgery on structures in the brain and its use gradually spread to radiation surgery on extracranial structures as well. The usual rigid needles or probes of stereotactic surgery are replaced with beams of ionizing radiation directed toward a target so as to achieve local tissue destruction.
The semilunar-shaped ganglion containing the cells of origin of most of the sensory fibers of the trigeminal nerve. It is situated within the dural cleft on the cerebral surface of the petrous portion of the temporal bone and gives off the ophthalmic, maxillary, and part of the mandibular nerves.
Traumatic injuries to the TRIGEMINAL NERVE. It may result in extreme pain, abnormal sensation in the areas the nerve innervates on face, jaw, gums and tongue and can cause difficulties with speech and chewing. It is sometimes associated with various dental treatments.
Twelve pairs of nerves that carry general afferent, visceral afferent, special afferent, somatic efferent, and autonomic efferent fibers.
An involuntary contraction of a muscle or group of muscles. Spasms may involve SKELETAL MUSCLE or SMOOTH MUSCLE.
A primary headache disorder that is characterized by frequent short-lasting, unilateral, neuralgiform pain attacks in the ocular area, with CONJUNCTIVA fluid-filling and tearing. SUNCT syndrome is usually resistant to treatment.
Process in which a patient is induced into a trance-like state in order to relieve anxiety during a dental procedure.
An attenuated vaccine used to prevent and/or treat HERPES ZOSTER, a disease caused by HUMAN HERPESVIRUS 3.
Subjective cutaneous sensations (e.g., cold, warmth, tingling, pressure, etc.) that are experienced spontaneously in the absence of stimulation.
Nuclei of the trigeminal nerve situated in the brain stem. They include the nucleus of the spinal trigeminal tract (TRIGEMINAL NUCLEUS, SPINAL), the principal sensory nucleus, the mesencephalic nucleus, and the motor nucleus.
Severe or complete loss of facial muscle motor function. This condition may result from central or peripheral lesions. Damage to CNS motor pathways from the cerebral cortex to the facial nuclei in the pons leads to facial weakness that generally spares the forehead muscles. FACIAL NERVE DISEASES generally results in generalized hemifacial weakness. NEUROMUSCULAR JUNCTION DISEASES and MUSCULAR DISEASES may also cause facial paralysis or paresis.
Scales, questionnaires, tests, and other methods used to assess pain severity and duration in patients or experimental animals to aid in diagnosis, therapy, and physiological studies.
A small space in the skull between the MAXILLA and the SPHENOID BONE, medial to the pterygomaxillary fissure, and connecting to the NASAL CAVITY via the sphenopalatine foramen.
Muscles of facial expression or mimetic muscles that include the numerous muscles supplied by the facial nerve that are attached to and move the skin of the face. (From Stedman, 25th ed)

Neurovascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia in elderly patients. (1/226)

The operative findings and outcomes of neurovascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia were compared between patients aged 75 years and older (elderly group, 17 patients) and patients aged under 75 years (nonelderly group, 115 patients). There were no statistically significant differences in the operative findings or outcomes between the two groups, except in the percentage of patients who had been treated with carbamazepine. Neurovascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia can be performed in elderly patients with the same operative results as in nonelderly patients. If other treatments (especially carbamazepine treatment) prove ineffective, neurovascular decompression should be considered in elderly patients before they become too old to undergo surgery. However, neurovascular decompression in elderly patients requires great care, as the venous system, including the superior petrosal vein, should be preserved and retraction of the cerebellum should be avoided whenever possible to maintain correct blood circulation in the cerebellum and brainstem.  (+info)

Removal of petrous apex meningioma and microvascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia through the anterior petrosal approach. Case report. (2/226)

A 64-year-old female presented with right trigeminal neuralgia. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance (MR) imaging demonstrated a tumor attached to the right petrous apex. MR imaging also revealed that the trigeminal nerve was compressed and distorted by the tumor. Tumor removal and microvascular decompression (MVD) were performed via the anterior petrosal approach. The trigeminal nerve was distorted by the tumor and the superior cerebellar artery compressed the medial part of the root entry zone of the trigeminal nerve. The surgery resulted in complete relief of the trigeminal neuralgia. Posterior fossa tumors causing ipsilateral trigeminal neuralgia are not rare, and are often removed via the suboccipital retromastoid approach, as MVD for trigeminal neuralgia is usually performed through the retromastoid approach. The advantages of the anterior petrosal approach are shorter access to the lesion and direct exposure without interference from the cranial nerves, and that bleeding from the tumors is easily controlled as the feeding arteries can be managed in the early stage of the surgery. We conclude that the anterior petrosal approach is safe and advantageous for the removal of petrous apex tumor associated with trigeminal neuralgia.  (+info)

Trigeminal evoked potentials in patients with symptomatic trigeminal neuralgia due to intracranial mass lesions. (3/226)

Trigeminal evoked potentials (TEP) were recorded by electrical stimulation of the lips in 7 patients with symptomatic trigeminal neuralgia due to CT proved mass lesions involving the trigeminal nerve. All the patients showed TEP abnormalities on the affected side. Chronic compression and irritation of the trigeminal nerve may be responsible for these changes. The results obtained were compared with other similar studies and TEP abnormalities observed in idiopathic trigeminal neuralgia. As all the patients had unequivocal compression of the trigeminal nerve and all of them had TEP changes, it can be concluded that TEP abnormality is an accurate predictor of trigeminal nerve compression. TEPs may be a valuable aid in demonstrating a compressive element in patients with trigeminal neuralgia.  (+info)

Measurement of changes in opioid receptor binding in vivo during trigeminal neuralgic pain using [11C] diprenorphine and positron emission tomography. (4/226)

The binding of [11C]diprenorphine to mu, kappa, and delta subsites in cortical and subcortical structures was measured by positron emission tomography in vivo in six patients before and after surgical relief of trigeminal neuralgia pain. The volume of distribution of [11C]diprenorphine binding was significantly increased after thermocoagulation of the relevant trigeminal division in the following areas: prefrontal, insular, perigenual, mid-cingulate and inferior parietal cortices, basal ganglia, and thalamus bilaterally. In addition to the pain relief associated with the surgical procedure, there also was an improvement in anxiety and depression scores. In the context of other studies, these changes in binding most likely resulted from the change in the pain state. The results suggest an increased occupancy by endogenous opioid peptides during trigeminal pain but cannot exclude coexistent down-regulation of binding sites.  (+info)

Microvascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia: comments on a series of 250 cases, including 10 patients with multiple sclerosis. (5/226)

OBJECTIVE: To examine surgical findings and results of microvascular decompression (MVD) for trigeminal neuralgia (TN), including patients with multiple sclerosis, to bring new insight about the role of microvascular compression in the pathogenesis of the disorder and the role of MVD in its treatment. METHODS: Between 1990 and 1998, 250 patients affected by trigeminal neuralgia underwent MVD in the Department of Neurosurgery of the "Istituto Nazionale Neurologico C Besta" in Milan. Limiting the review to the period 1991-6, to exclude the "learning period" (the first 50 cases) and patients with less than 1 year follow up, surgical findings and results were critically analysed in 148 consecutive cases, including 10 patients with multiple sclerosis. RESULTS: Vascular compression of the trigeminal nerve was found in all cases. The recurrence rate was 15.3% (follow up 1-7 years, mean 38 months). In five of 10 patients with multiple sclerosis an excellent result was achieved (follow up 12-39 months, mean 24 months). Patients with TN for more than 84 months did significantly worse than those with a shorter history (p<0.05). There was no mortality and most complications occurred in the learning period. Surgical complications were not related to age of the patients. CONCLUSIONS: Aetiopathogenesis of trigeminal neuralgia remains a mystery. These findings suggest a common neuromodulatory role of microvascular compression in both patients with or without multiple sclerosis rather than a direct causal role. MVD was found to be a safe and effective procedure to relieve typical TN in patients of all ages. It should be proposed as first choice surgery to all patients affected by TN, even in selected cases with multiple sclerosis, to give them the opportunity of pain relief without sensory deficits.  (+info)

Acute and chronic craniofacial pain: brainstem mechanisms of nociceptive transmission and neuroplasticity, and their clinical correlates. (6/226)

This paper reviews the recent advances in knowledge of brainstem mechanisms related to craniofacial pain. It also draws attention to their clinical implications, and concludes with a brief overview and suggestions for future research directions. It first describes the general organizational features of the trigeminal brainstem sensory nuclear complex (VBSNC), including its input and output properties and intrinsic characteristics that are commensurate with its strategic role as the major brainstem relay of many types of somatosensory information derived from the face and mouth. The VBSNC plays a crucial role in craniofacial nociceptive transmission, as evidenced by clinical, behavioral, morphological, and electrophysiological data that have been especially derived from studies of the relay of cutaneous nociceptive afferent inputs through the subnucleus caudalis of the VBSNC. The recent literature, however, indicates that some fundamental differences exist in the processing of cutaneous vs. other craniofacial nociceptive inputs to the VBSNC, and that rostral components of the VBSNC may also play important roles in some of these processes. Modulatory mechanisms are also highlighted, including the neurochemical substrate by which nociceptive transmission in the VBSNC can be modulated. In addition, the long-term consequences of peripheral injury and inflammation and, in particular, the neuroplastic changes that can be induced in the VBSNC are emphasized in view of the likely role that central sensitization, as well as peripheral sensitization, can play in acute and chronic pain. The recent findings also provide new insights into craniofacial pain behavior and are particularly relevant to many approaches currently in use for the management of pain and to the development of new diagnostic and therapeutic procedures aimed at manipulating peripheral inputs and central processes underlying nociceptive transmission and its control within the VBSNC.  (+info)

Neurovascular compression of the trigeminal and glossopharyngeal nerve: three case reports. (7/226)

Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a frequent cause of paroxysmal facial pain and headache in adults. Glossopharyngeal neuralgia (GPN) is less common, but can cause severe episodic pain in the ear and throat. Neurovascular compression of the appropriate cranial nerve as it leaves the brain stem is responsible for the symptoms in many patients, and neurosurgical decompression of the nerve is now a well accepted treatment in adults with both TN and GPN who fail to respond to drug therapy. Neither TN nor GPN are routinely considered in the differential diagnosis when assessing children with paroxysmal facial or head pain, as they are not reported to occur in childhood. Case reports of three children with documented neurovascular compression causing severe neuralgic pain and disability are presented. The fact that these conditions do occur in the paediatric population, albeit rarely, is highlighted, and appropriate investigation and management are discussed.  (+info)

Posterior fossa craniotomy. Technical report. (8/226)

The use of craniotomy to approach supratentorial lesions is quite well established in the literature. The use of craniotomy for posterior fossa approaches, however, is not well described. The aim of this article is to describe the technical aspects of this approach and to delineate the important landmarks. In our cases, posterior fossa craniotomies have been utilized for treat different pathologies. Additionally, the technique has not added any additional risk, and the cosmetic results have been excellent.  (+info)

Trigeminal neuralgia is a chronic pain condition that affects the trigeminal nerve, which is one of the largest nerves in the head. It carries sensations from the face to the brain.

Medically, trigeminal neuralgia is defined as a neuropathic disorder characterized by episodes of intense, stabbing, electric shock-like pain in the areas of the face supplied by the trigeminal nerve (the ophthalmic, maxillary, and mandibular divisions). The pain can be triggered by simple activities such as talking, eating, brushing teeth, or even touching the face lightly.

The condition is more common in women over 50, but it can occur at any age and in either gender. While the exact cause of trigeminal neuralgia is not always known, it can sometimes be related to pressure on the trigeminal nerve from a nearby blood vessel or other causes such as multiple sclerosis. Treatment typically involves medications, surgery, or a combination of both.

The trigeminal nerve, also known as the fifth cranial nerve or CNV, is a paired nerve that carries both sensory and motor information. It has three major branches: ophthalmic (V1), maxillary (V2), and mandibular (V3). The ophthalmic branch provides sensation to the forehead, eyes, and upper portion of the nose; the maxillary branch supplies sensation to the lower eyelid, cheek, nasal cavity, and upper lip; and the mandibular branch is responsible for sensation in the lower lip, chin, and parts of the oral cavity, as well as motor function to the muscles involved in chewing. The trigeminal nerve plays a crucial role in sensations of touch, pain, temperature, and pressure in the face and mouth, and it also contributes to biting, chewing, and swallowing functions.

Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is a type of neuralgia, which is defined as pain in the distribution of a nerve or nerves. Specifically, PHN is a neuropathic pain condition that develops after an individual has had herpes zoster, also known as shingles. Shingles is caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, which lies dormant in the nervous system following chickenpox infection.

PHN is characterized by persistent burning pain, often accompanied by sensory abnormalities such as numbness, tingling, or itching, in the area of the body where shingles occurred. The pain can be severe and debilitating, significantly impacting a person's quality of life. PHN primarily affects older adults and individuals with weakened immune systems.

The exact cause of PHN is not fully understood, but it is believed to result from damage to the affected nerves and their surrounding tissues during the shingles infection. This damage can lead to altered nerve function and increased sensitivity to stimuli, resulting in chronic pain. Treatment for PHN typically involves a combination of medications, such as antidepressants, anticonvulsants, or opioids, as well as topical treatments, physical therapy, and lifestyle modifications to help manage the pain and improve quality of life.

Nerve compression syndromes refer to a group of conditions characterized by the pressure or irritation of a peripheral nerve, causing various symptoms such as pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness in the affected area. This compression can occur due to several reasons, including injury, repetitive motion, bone spurs, tumors, or swelling. Common examples of nerve compression syndromes include carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, radial nerve compression, and ulnar nerve entrapment at the wrist or elbow. Treatment options may include physical therapy, splinting, medications, injections, or surgery, depending on the severity and underlying cause of the condition.

Neuralgia is a type of pain that occurs along the pathway of a nerve, often caused by damage or irritation to the nerve. It is typically described as a sharp, stabbing, burning, or electric-shock like pain that can be severe and debilitating. Neuralgia can affect any nerve in the body, but it most commonly occurs in the facial area (trigeminal neuralgia) or in the nerves related to the spine (postherpetic neuralgia). The pain associated with neuralgia can be intermittent or constant and may be worsened by certain triggers such as touch, temperature changes, or movement. Treatment for neuralgia typically involves medications to manage pain, as well as other therapies such as nerve blocks, surgery, or lifestyle modifications.

Rhizotomy is a surgical procedure where the root(s) of a nerve are cut. It is often used to treat chronic pain, spasticity, or other neurological symptoms that have not responded to other treatments. In some cases, only a portion of the nerve root may be severed (selective rhizotomy), while in others the entire root may be cut (root transaction). The specific nerves targeted during a rhizotomy depend on the individual patient's condition and symptoms.

This procedure is typically performed by a neurosurgeon, and it can be done through an open surgical approach or using minimally invasive techniques such as endoscopic or percutaneous approaches. After the surgery, patients may require physical therapy to help regain strength and mobility in the affected area. Potential risks of rhizotomy include numbness, weakness, and loss of reflexes in the areas served by the severed nerves.

Microvascular decompression surgery (MVD) is a surgical procedure used to alleviate the symptoms of certain neurological conditions, such as trigeminal neuralgia and hemifacial spasm. The primary goal of MVD is to relieve pressure on the affected cranial nerve by placing a small pad or sponge between the nerve and the blood vessel that is causing compression. This procedure is typically performed under a microscope, hence the term "microvascular."

During the surgery, the neurosurgeon makes an incision behind the ear and creates a small opening in the skull (a craniotomy) to access the brain. The surgeon then identifies the affected nerve and the blood vessel that is compressing it. Using specialized instruments under the microscope, the surgeon carefully separates the blood vessel from the nerve and places a tiny pad or sponge between them to prevent further compression.

The benefits of MVD include its high success rate in relieving symptoms, minimal impact on surrounding brain tissue, and lower risk of complications compared to other surgical options for treating these conditions. However, as with any surgery, there are potential risks and complications associated with MVD, including infection, bleeding, cerebrospinal fluid leakage, facial numbness, hearing loss, balance problems, and very rarely, stroke or death.

It is essential to consult a qualified neurosurgeon for a thorough evaluation and discussion of the risks and benefits of microvascular decompression surgery before making a treatment decision.

The cerebellopontine angle (CPA) is a narrow space located at the junction of the brainstem and the cerebellum, where the pons and cerebellum meet. This region is filled with several important nerves, blood vessels, and membranous coverings called meninges. The CPA is a common site for various neurological disorders because it contains critical structures such as:

1. Cerebellum: A part of the brain responsible for coordinating muscle movements, maintaining balance, and fine-tuning motor skills.
2. Pons: A portion of the brainstem that plays a role in several vital functions, including facial movements, taste sensation, sleep regulation, and respiration.
3. Cranial nerves: The CPA is home to the following cranial nerves:
* Vestibulocochlear nerve (CN VIII): This nerve has two components - cochlear and vestibular. The cochlear part is responsible for hearing, while the vestibular part contributes to balance and eye movement.
* Facial nerve (CN VII): This nerve controls facial expressions, taste sensation in the anterior two-thirds of the tongue, salivary gland function, and lacrimation (tear production).
4. Blood vessels: The CPA contains critical blood vessels like the anterior inferior cerebellar artery (AICA), which supplies blood to various parts of the brainstem, cerebellum, and cranial nerves.
5. Meninges: These are protective membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. In the CPA, the meninges include the dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater.

Disorders that can affect the structures in the cerebellopontine angle include acoustic neuromas (vestibular schwannomas), meningiomas, epidermoids, and arteriovenous malformations. These conditions may cause symptoms such as hearing loss, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), vertigo (dizziness), facial weakness or numbness, difficulty swallowing, and imbalance.

Facial neuralgia is a general term that refers to painful conditions affecting the facial nerves. It is often used to describe two specific disorders: trigeminal neuralgia and glossopharyngeal neuralgia.

1. Trigeminal neuralgia (TN), also known as tic douloureux, is a chronic pain condition that affects the trigeminal nerve, one of the major nerves of the face. The trigeminal nerve is responsible for sensations in the face and motor functions such as biting and chewing. Trigeminal neuralgia causes intense, stabbing, electric shock-like pain in the areas of the face where the branches of the nerve are distributed: the lower jaw, upper jaw, and cheek. The pain usually affects one side of the face, is triggered by light touch or other stimuli, and can last from a few seconds to several minutes.

2. Glossopharyngeal neuralgia (GPN) is a similar but less common condition that involves the glossopharyngeal nerve, which is responsible for sensations in the throat, tongue, and ear on one side of the face. GPN causes sharp, stabbing pain in these areas, often triggered by swallowing, talking, or coughing.

Both trigeminal neuralgia and glossopharyngeal neuralgia can be debilitating and significantly impact a person's quality of life. The exact cause of these conditions is not always clear, but they are often associated with nerve compression by blood vessels or tumors, age-related changes in the nerves and blood vessels, multiple sclerosis, or other underlying medical conditions. Treatment options may include medications to manage pain, surgical procedures to decompress the affected nerves, or, in some cases, radiofrequency ablation or gamma knife radiosurgery to destroy a portion of the nerve and reduce pain signals.

Electrocoagulation is a medical procedure that uses heat generated from an electrical current to cause coagulation (clotting) of tissue. This procedure is often used to treat a variety of medical conditions, such as:

* Gastrointestinal bleeding: Electrocoagulation can be used to control bleeding in the stomach or intestines by applying an electrical current to the affected blood vessels, causing them to shrink and clot.
* Skin lesions: Electrocoagulation can be used to remove benign or malignant skin lesions, such as warts, moles, or skin tags, by applying an electrical current to the growth, which causes it to dehydrate and eventually fall off.
* Vascular malformations: Electrocoagulation can be used to treat vascular malformations (abnormal blood vessels) by applying an electrical current to the affected area, causing the abnormal vessels to shrink and clot.

The procedure is typically performed using a specialized device that delivers an electrical current through a needle or probe. The intensity and duration of the electrical current can be adjusted to achieve the desired effect. Electrocoagulation may be used alone or in combination with other treatments, such as surgery or medication.

It's important to note that electrocoagulation is not without risks, including burns, infection, and scarring. It should only be performed by a qualified medical professional who has experience with the procedure.

Surgical decompression is a medical procedure that involves relieving pressure on a nerve or tissue by creating additional space. This is typically accomplished through the removal of a portion of bone or other tissue that is causing the compression. The goal of surgical decompression is to alleviate symptoms such as pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness caused by the compression.

In the context of spinal disorders, surgical decompression is often used to treat conditions such as herniated discs, spinal stenosis, or bone spurs that are compressing nerves in the spine. The specific procedure used may vary depending on the location and severity of the compression, but common techniques include laminectomy, discectomy, and foraminotomy.

It's important to note that surgical decompression is a significant medical intervention that carries risks such as infection, bleeding, and injury to surrounding tissues. As with any surgery, it should be considered as a last resort after other conservative treatments have been tried and found to be ineffective. A thorough evaluation by a qualified medical professional is necessary to determine whether surgical decompression is appropriate in a given case.

Facial pain is a condition characterized by discomfort or pain felt in any part of the face. It can result from various causes, including nerve damage or irritation, injuries, infections, dental problems, migraines, or sinus congestion. The pain can range from mild to severe and may be sharp, dull, constant, or intermittent. In some cases, facial pain can also be associated with other symptoms such as headaches, redness, swelling, or changes in sensation. Accurate diagnosis and treatment of the underlying cause are essential for effective management of facial pain.

Microsurgery is a surgical technique that requires the use of an operating microscope and fine instruments to perform precise surgical manipulations. It is commonly used in various fields such as ophthalmology, neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, and plastic and reconstructive surgery. The magnification provided by the microscope allows surgeons to work on small structures like nerves, blood vessels, and tiny bones. Some of the most common procedures that fall under microsurgery include nerve repair, replantation of amputated parts, and various types of reconstructions such as free tissue transfer for cancer reconstruction or coverage of large wounds.

Carbamazepine is an anticonvulsant medication that is primarily used to treat seizure disorders (epilepsy) and neuropathic pain. It works by decreasing the abnormal electrical activity in the brain, which helps to reduce the frequency and severity of seizures. Carbamazepine may also be used off-label for other conditions such as bipolar disorder and trigeminal neuralgia.

The medication is available in various forms, including tablets, extended-release tablets, chewable tablets, and suspension. It is usually taken two to four times a day with food to reduce stomach upset. Common side effects of carbamazepine include dizziness, drowsiness, headache, nausea, vomiting, and unsteady gait.

It is important to note that carbamazepine can interact with other medications, including some antidepressants, antipsychotics, and birth control pills, so it is essential to inform your healthcare provider of all the medications you are taking before starting carbamazepine. Additionally, carbamazepine levels in the blood may need to be monitored regularly to ensure that the medication is working effectively and not causing toxicity.

Hemifacial spasm is a neuromuscular disorder characterized by involuntary, irregular contractions or twitching of the muscles on one side of the face. These spasms typically begin around the eye and may progress to involve the muscles of the lower face, including those around the mouth.

The primary cause of hemifacial spasm is pressure on or irritation of the facial nerve (cranial nerve VII) as it exits the brainstem, often due to a blood vessel or tumor. This pressure can lead to abnormal electrical signals in the facial nerve, resulting in uncontrolled muscle contractions.

In some cases, hemifacial spasm may be associated with other conditions such as multiple sclerosis or Bell's palsy. Treatment options for hemifacial spasm include medications to help relax the muscles, botulinum toxin (Botox) injections to paralyze the affected muscles temporarily, and, in rare cases, surgical intervention to relieve pressure on the facial nerve.

Pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) treatment is a minimally invasive therapeutic procedure used in pain management and interventional medicine. It involves the use of electrical pulses, delivered via a specialized needle-like probe, to target specific nerves or nerve roots. These electrical pulses are delivered in a controlled and precise manner, at a frequency that does not cause heat damage to the surrounding tissues.

The goal of PRF treatment is to modulate the transmission of pain signals from the affected area to the brain, thereby reducing the perception of pain. The exact mechanism by which PRF works is not fully understood, but it is thought to involve changes in the electrical properties of nerve cells and the release of various chemical mediators that influence pain processing.

PRF treatment is typically performed under local anesthesia or conscious sedation, depending on the patient's preference and the specific procedure being performed. It is generally considered a safe and well-tolerated procedure, with few reported side effects. However, as with any medical intervention, there are potential risks and benefits that should be discussed with a qualified healthcare provider before undergoing treatment.

The glossopharyngeal nerve, also known as the ninth cranial nerve (CN IX), is primarily responsible for providing motor innervation to the stylopharyngeus muscle and sensory innervation to parts of the pharynx, middle ear, and posterior tongue. It also plays a role in the reflexive control of heart rate via the baroreceptors located in the carotid sinus.

Glossopharyngeal nerve diseases refer to conditions that affect the function of this nerve, leading to various symptoms. These diseases can be classified into two main categories: peripheral and central. Peripheral disorders are caused by damage or injury to the nerve itself, while central disorders result from problems in the brainstem where the glossopharyngeal nerve originates.

Some examples of glossopharyngeal nerve diseases include:

1. Glossopharyngeal neuralgia: A rare condition characterized by severe, stabbing pain in the throat, ear, or tongue, often triggered by swallowing or talking. This disorder may be caused by compression of the nerve by blood vessels or other structures.

2. Infections: Bacterial and viral infections can cause inflammation and damage to the glossopharyngeal nerve, leading to dysfunction. Examples include Lyme disease, herpes zoster (shingles), and meningitis.

3. Tumors: Benign or malignant growths in the head and neck region can compress and injure the glossopharyngeal nerve, resulting in symptoms related to its dysfunction.

4. Trauma: Direct trauma to the neck or skull base can damage the glossopharyngeal nerve, causing various deficits depending on the severity of the injury.

5. Neurological disorders: Conditions such as multiple sclerosis and stroke can affect the central connections of the glossopharyngeal nerve in the brainstem, leading to dysfunction.

6. Genetic conditions: Rare genetic disorders like Moersch-Woltman syndrome (also known as stiff person syndrome) can involve the glossopharyngeal nerve and cause symptoms related to its dysfunction.

Symptoms of glossopharyngeal nerve dysfunction may include difficulty swallowing, hoarseness, loss of taste on the back of the tongue, decreased sensation in the throat or ear, and pain in the neck, throat, or ear. Treatment for these conditions depends on the underlying cause and may involve medications, surgery, or other interventions to address the specific problem.

A Central Nervous System Venous Angioma (CNS VA), also known as a cerebral venous angioma or developmental venous anomaly (DVA), is a benign vascular malformation of the central nervous system. It is a congenital condition, which means it is present at birth.

A CNS VA is characterized by a cluster of veins that converge into a single larger vein, creating a radial pattern that resembles a Medusa head or a spoked wheel. This venous anomaly typically drains blood from normal brain tissue and usually does not cause any symptoms or neurological deficits. However, in rare cases, CNS VAs may be associated with intracranial hemorrhage, seizures, or development of arteriovenous malformations (AVMs).

CNS VAs are usually discovered incidentally during imaging studies performed for other medical reasons. Diagnostic imaging techniques such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) scans with contrast can help identify and characterize CNS VAs. No specific treatment is required for asymptomatic CNS VAs, but follow-up imaging may be recommended to monitor the condition over time. In cases where symptoms are present or there is a risk of complications, various treatment options may be considered, including surgical removal, endovascular embolization, or radiation therapy.

Hyperesthesia is a medical term that refers to an increased sensitivity to sensory stimuli, including touch, pain, or temperature. It can affect various parts of the body and can be caused by different conditions, such as nerve damage, multiple sclerosis, or complex regional pain syndrome. Hyperesthesia can manifest as a heightened awareness of sensations, which can be painful or uncomfortable, and may interfere with daily activities. It is essential to consult a healthcare professional for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment if experiencing symptoms of hyperesthesia.

Trigeminal nerve diseases refer to conditions that affect the trigeminal nerve, which is one of the cranial nerves responsible for sensations in the face and motor functions such as biting and chewing. The trigeminal nerve has three branches: ophthalmic, maxillary, and mandibular, which innervate different parts of the face and head.

Trigeminal nerve diseases can cause various symptoms, including facial pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness. Some common trigeminal nerve diseases include:

1. Trigeminal neuralgia: A chronic pain condition that affects the trigeminal nerve, causing intense, stabbing, or electric shock-like pain in the face.
2. Hemifacial spasm: A neuromuscular disorder that causes involuntary muscle spasms on one side of the face, often affecting the muscles around the eye and mouth.
3. Trigeminal neuropathy: Damage or injury to the trigeminal nerve, which can result in numbness, tingling, or weakness in the face.
4. Herpes zoster oticus (Ramsay Hunt syndrome): A viral infection that affects the facial nerve and geniculate ganglion of the trigeminal nerve, causing facial paralysis, ear pain, and a rash around the ear.
5. Microvascular compression: Compression of the trigeminal nerve by a blood vessel, which can cause symptoms similar to trigeminal neuralgia.

Treatment for trigeminal nerve diseases depends on the specific condition and its severity. Treatment options may include medication, surgery, or radiation therapy.

Pudendal Neuralgia is a chronic pain condition characterized by the irritation or damage to the pudendal nerve, which supplies sensation and innervation to the perineum, genital region, and lower rectum. The symptoms often include burning pain, numbness, tingling, or shooting pain in these areas, which can be worsened by sitting or certain movements. It is important to note that Pudendal Neuralgia is not the same as Pudendal Nerve Entrapment (PNE), although PNE can lead to Pudendal Neuralgia. The diagnosis of this condition typically involves a thorough physical examination, medical history, and sometimes specialized tests like nerve blocks or electromyography (EMG) studies.

Radiosurgery is a non-invasive surgical procedure that uses precisely focused beams of radiation to treat various medical conditions, primarily in the field of neurosurgery and oncology. It allows for the destruction of targeted tissue while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy structures. Unlike traditional surgery, radiosurgery does not require any incisions, as it delivers radiation through the skin to reach the intended target.

The term "stereotactic" is often associated with radiosurgery, which refers to the use of a three-dimensional coordinate system to precisely locate and target the affected area. This technique enables high doses of radiation to be delivered accurately and efficiently, maximizing therapeutic effectiveness while minimizing side effects.

Radiosurgery can be used to treat various conditions such as brain tumors (both malignant and benign), arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), trigeminal neuralgia, acoustic neuromas, pituitary adenomas, and spinal cord tumors. Common radiosurgery platforms include the Gamma Knife, CyberKnife, and linear accelerator-based systems like Novalis Tx or TrueBeam.

It is essential to note that although it is called "surgery," radiosurgery does not involve any physical incisions or removal of tissue. Instead, it relies on the destructive effects of high-dose radiation to ablate or damage targeted cells over time, leading to their eventual death and resolution of symptoms or tumor control.

The trigeminal ganglion, also known as the semilunar or Gasserian ganglion, is a sensory ganglion (a cluster of nerve cell bodies) located near the base of the skull. It is a part of the trigeminal nerve (the fifth cranial nerve), which is responsible for sensation in the face and motor functions such as biting and chewing.

The trigeminal ganglion contains the cell bodies of sensory neurons that carry information from three major branches of the trigeminal nerve: the ophthalmic, maxillary, and mandibular divisions. These divisions provide sensation to different areas of the face, head, and oral cavity, including the skin, mucous membranes, muscles, and teeth.

Damage to the trigeminal ganglion or its nerve branches can result in various sensory disturbances, such as pain, numbness, or tingling in the affected areas. Conditions like trigeminal neuralgia, a disorder characterized by intense, stabbing facial pain, may involve the trigeminal ganglion and its associated nerves.

Trigeminal nerve injuries refer to damages or traumas affecting the trigeminal nerve, also known as the fifth cranial nerve. This nerve is responsible for sensations in the face and motor functions such as biting and chewing. Trigeminal nerve injuries can result in various symptoms depending on the severity and location of the injury, including:

1. Loss or reduction of sensation in the face, lips, gums, teeth, or tongue.
2. Pain, often described as burning, aching, or stabbing, in the affected areas.
3. Numbness or tingling sensations.
4. Difficulty with biting, chewing, or performing other motor functions.
5. Impaired taste sensation.
6. Headaches or migraines.
7. Eye dryness or excessive tearing.

Trigeminal nerve injuries can occur due to various reasons, such as trauma during facial surgeries, accidents, tumors, infections, or neurological conditions like multiple sclerosis. Treatment options depend on the cause and severity of the injury and may include medication, physical therapy, surgical intervention, or pain management strategies.

Cranial nerves are a set of twelve pairs of nerves that originate from the brainstem and skull, rather than the spinal cord. These nerves are responsible for transmitting sensory information (such as sight, smell, hearing, and taste) to the brain, as well as controlling various muscles in the head and neck (including those involved in chewing, swallowing, and eye movement). Each cranial nerve has a specific function and is named accordingly. For example, the optic nerve (cranial nerve II) transmits visual information from the eyes to the brain, while the vagus nerve (cranial nerve X) controls parasympathetic functions in the body such as heart rate and digestion.

A spasm is a sudden, involuntary contraction or tightening of a muscle, group of muscles, or a hollow organ such as the ureter or bronchi. Spasms can occur as a result of various factors including muscle fatigue, injury, irritation, or abnormal nerve activity. They can cause pain and discomfort, and in some cases, interfere with normal bodily functions. For example, a spasm in the bronchi can cause difficulty breathing, while a spasm in the ureter can cause severe pain and may lead to a kidney stone blockage. The treatment for spasms depends on the underlying cause and may include medication, physical therapy, or lifestyle changes.

SUNCT syndrome, an acronym for Short-lasting Unilateral Neuralgiform headache attacks with Conjunctival injection and Tearing, is a rare and severe type of headache disorder. It is characterized by recurrent episodes of intense, one-sided (unilateral) head pain that typically lasts for a short duration (less than 5 minutes). The headaches are often described as stabbing or piercing and can be triggered by various stimuli such as touch, movement, or temperature changes.

In addition to the head pain, SUNCT syndrome is also associated with autonomic symptoms, including redness (conjunctival injection) and tearing of the eye on the same side as the headache. Other possible autonomic symptoms include sweating, nasal congestion, and pupil changes.

SUNCT syndrome can be challenging to diagnose and treat due to its rarity and severity. It is typically managed with a combination of medications, including anti-epileptic drugs, and in some cases, invasive procedures such as nerve blocks or neurostimulation may be considered.

Hypnosis in dentistry, also known as hypnodontics, refers to the use of hypnosis as an adjunctive therapy in dental practice. It is a state of highly focused attention or concentration, often associated with relaxation, and heightened suggestibility. The American Dental Association recognizes hypnosis as a useful tool for:

* Reducing anxiety and promoting relaxation before and during dental procedures
* Managing pain and reducing the need for anesthesia
* Controlling gag reflex
* Treating dental phobias
* Assisting in habit control, such as bruxism (teeth grinding) and nail biting
* Enhancing recovery after surgery

The process typically involves verbal or written suggestions made by a trained dental professional to the patient, who is in a state of hypnotic trance. The patient remains conscious and in control throughout the procedure, but is more open to accepting and acting on the suggestions made. Hypnosis is considered safe when practiced by a trained professional, and its effectiveness varies from person to person.

The Herpes Zoster vaccine, also known as the shingles vaccine, is a preventive measure against the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus (VZV) in individuals who have previously had chickenpox. The vaccine contains a live but weakened form of VZV that boosts the immune system's ability to recognize and fight off the virus, thereby reducing the risk of developing shingles and its complications. It is typically administered as a single dose for people aged 50 and older, or as a two-dose series for those aged 19 and older who have weakened immune systems.

Paresthesia is a medical term that describes an abnormal sensation such as tingling, numbness, prickling, or burning, usually in the hands, feet, arms, or legs. These sensations can occur without any obvious cause, often described as "pins and needles" or falling asleep in a limb. However, persistent paresthesia can be a sign of an underlying medical condition, such as nerve damage, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, or a vitamin deficiency. It is important to consult with a healthcare professional if experiencing persistent paresthesia to determine the cause and appropriate treatment.

The trigeminal nuclei are a collection of sensory nerve cell bodies (nuclei) located in the brainstem that receive and process sensory information from the face and head, including pain, temperature, touch, and proprioception. There are four main trigeminal nuclei: the ophthalmic, maxillary, mandibular, and mesencephalic nuclei. Each nucleus is responsible for processing sensory information from specific areas of the face and head. The trigeminal nerve (cranial nerve V) carries these sensory signals to the brainstem, where they synapse with neurons in the trigeminal nuclei before being relayed to higher brain centers for further processing.

Facial paralysis is a loss of facial movement due to damage or dysfunction of the facial nerve (cranial nerve VII). This nerve controls the muscles involved in facial expressions, such as smiling, frowning, and closing the eyes. Damage to one side of the facial nerve can cause weakness or paralysis on that side of the face.

Facial paralysis can result from various conditions, including:

1. Bell's palsy - an idiopathic (unknown cause) inflammation of the facial nerve
2. Trauma - skull fractures, facial injuries, or surgical trauma to the facial nerve
3. Infections - Lyme disease, herpes zoster (shingles), HIV/AIDS, or bacterial infections like meningitis
4. Tumors - benign or malignant growths that compress or invade the facial nerve
5. Stroke - damage to the brainstem where the facial nerve originates
6. Congenital conditions - some people are born with facial paralysis due to genetic factors or birth trauma

Symptoms of facial paralysis may include:

* Inability to move one or more parts of the face, such as the eyebrows, eyelids, mouth, or cheeks
* Drooping of the affected side of the face
* Difficulty closing the eye on the affected side
* Changes in saliva and tear production
* Altered sense of taste
* Pain around the ear or jaw
* Speech difficulties due to weakened facial muscles

Treatment for facial paralysis depends on the underlying cause. In some cases, such as Bell's palsy, spontaneous recovery may occur within a few weeks to months. However, physical therapy, medications, and surgical interventions might be necessary in other situations to improve function and minimize complications.

Pain measurement, in a medical context, refers to the quantification or evaluation of the intensity and/or unpleasantness of a patient's subjective pain experience. This is typically accomplished through the use of standardized self-report measures such as numerical rating scales (NRS), visual analog scales (VAS), or categorical scales (mild, moderate, severe). In some cases, physiological measures like heart rate, blood pressure, and facial expressions may also be used to supplement self-reported pain ratings. The goal of pain measurement is to help healthcare providers better understand the nature and severity of a patient's pain in order to develop an effective treatment plan.

The pterygopalatine fossa is a small, irregularly shaped space located in the skull, lateral to the nasal cavity and inferior to the orbit. It serves as a critical communications center for several important nerves, arteries, and veins that provide sensory innervation, vasomotor control, and blood supply to various structures in the head and neck region.

The following are some key components of the pterygopalatine fossa:

1. Nerves: The pterygopalatine ganglion is a major component of this fossa, which contains postganglionic parasympathetic fibers, sympathetic fibers, and sensory fibers from various nerves, including the maxillary nerve (V2), greater petrosal nerve, deep petrosal nerve, and nerve of the pterygoid canal.

2. Arteries: The maxillary artery, a branch of the external carotid artery, enters the fossa through the foramen rotundum and divides into several branches that supply various structures in the head and neck region, such as the sphenopalatine artery, posterior superior alveolar artery, infraorbital artery, and greater palatine artery.

3. Veins: The pterygoid venous plexus is a complex network of veins located in and around the fossa that communicates with various venous systems, including the facial vein, cavernous sinus, and inferior ophthalmic vein.

The pterygopalatine fossa plays an essential role in several physiological functions, such as lacrimation, salivation, and vasodilation of blood vessels in the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses. Additionally, it is a potential site for the spread of infection or neoplasm from the oral cavity, nasal cavity, or paranasal sinuses to other regions of the head and neck.

Facial muscles, also known as facial nerves or cranial nerve VII, are a group of muscles responsible for various expressions and movements of the face. These muscles include:

1. Orbicularis oculi: muscle that closes the eyelid and raises the upper eyelid
2. Corrugator supercilii: muscle that pulls the eyebrows down and inward, forming wrinkles on the forehead
3. Frontalis: muscle that raises the eyebrows and forms horizontal wrinkles on the forehead
4. Procerus: muscle that pulls the medial ends of the eyebrows downward, forming vertical wrinkles between the eyebrows
5. Nasalis: muscle that compresses or dilates the nostrils
6. Depressor septi: muscle that pulls down the tip of the nose
7. Levator labii superioris alaeque nasi: muscle that raises the upper lip and flares the nostrils
8. Levator labii superioris: muscle that raises the upper lip
9. Zygomaticus major: muscle that raises the corner of the mouth, producing a smile
10. Zygomaticus minor: muscle that raises the nasolabial fold and corner of the mouth
11. Risorius: muscle that pulls the angle of the mouth laterally, producing a smile
12. Depressor anguli oris: muscle that pulls down the angle of the mouth
13. Mentalis: muscle that raises the lower lip and forms wrinkles on the chin
14. Buccinator: muscle that retracts the cheek and helps with chewing
15. Platysma: muscle that depresses the corner of the mouth and wrinkles the skin of the neck.

These muscles are innervated by the facial nerve, which arises from the brainstem and exits the skull through the stylomastoid foramen. Damage to the facial nerve can result in facial paralysis or weakness on one or both sides of the face.

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trigeminal neuralgia. The diagnosis of trigeminal neuralgia (TN) critically depends on a patients description of pathognomonic ... Early trigeminal evoked potentials in tumours of the base of the skull and trigeminal neuralgia. Electroencephalogr Clin ... Impaired trigeminal nociceptive processing in patients with trigeminal neuralgia. Neurology 2007;69:835-841. ... Trigeminal neuralgia and other facial neuralgias. Handb Clin Neurol 2006;81:573-596. ...
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Results Compression of the trigeminal nerve was noted in 24 patients (83%) by an artery (13 patients, 45%), vein (4 patients, ... Object Patients with trigeminal neuralgia (TN) and persistent or recurrent facial pain after microvascular decompression (MVD) ... Brown JA, , McDaniel MD, & Weaver MT: Percutaneous trigeminal nerve compression for treatment of trigeminal neuralgia: results ... Tronnier VM, , Rasche D, , Hamer J, , Kienle A, & Kunze S: Treatment of idiopathic trigeminal neuralgia: comparison of long- ...
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Trigeminal neuralgia is a neurological condition characterized by compression of the trigeminal nerve, which causes pain, ... Symptoms of trigeminal neuralgia can be triggered by any movement that can lead to compression of the trigeminal nerve, like ... Trigeminal neuralgia is a neurological condition characterized by compression of the trigeminal nerve. This nerve controls the ... Trigeminal Neuralgia. Available on: ,https://www.aans.org/Patients/Neurosurgical-Conditions-and-Treatments/Trigeminal-Neuralgia ...
Trigeminal Neuralgia - Etiology, pathophysiology, symptoms, signs, diagnosis & prognosis from the MSD Manuals - Medical ... Symptoms and Signs of Trigeminal Neuralgia Pain due to trigeminal neuralgia occurs along the distribution of one or more ... For trigeminal neuralgia, pressure is relieved by placing a sponge is placed between the 5th cranial (trigeminal) nerve and the ... Trigeminal neuralgia is treated with carbamazepine 200 mg orally 3 or 4 times a day, which is usually effective for long ...
  • Trigeminal neuralgia (TN or TGN), also called Fothergill disease, tic douloureux, or trifacial neuralgia is a long-term pain disorder that affects the trigeminal nerve, the nerve responsible for sensation in the face and motor functions such as biting and chewing. (wikipedia.org)
  • This site is designed to teach you about the painful disease called Trigeminal Neuralgia (also known as "tic douloureux") and to help you in your search for a pain free life. (tripod.com)
  • Trigeminal neuralgia (TN), also known as tic douloureux, is a distinctive facial pain syndrome that may become recurrent and chronic. (medscape.com)
  • Trigeminal neuralgia is also known as tic douloureux , which means 'painful tic. (medbroadcast.com)
  • In his editorial entitled "Tic Douloureux: Etiology, refined treatment" (N Engl J Med 288:680-681, 1973) Wepsic apparently discards the possibility of a herpetic basis for trigeminal neuralgia but for what seems to be the wrong reason. (psu.edu)
  • Trigeminal neuralgia, or tic douloureux, is a condition characterized by attacks of facial pain in the area of one or more branches of the trigeminal nerve . (amboss.com)
  • Trigeminal neuralgia (TN), also called tic douloureux, is a chronic pain condition that causes extreme, sporadic, sudden burning or shock-like face pain. (neurologycolorado.com)
  • There are two main types: typical and atypical trigeminal neuralgia. (wikipedia.org)
  • Atypical (Type 2) trigeminal neuralgia. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • With atypical trigeminal neuralgia, you may have more difficulty controlling the symptoms. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • Below are posts from our forum containing the phrase atypical trigeminal neuralgia . (abchomeopathy.com)
  • This Slovenian lady in an astrology forum has chronic atypical trigeminal neuralgia for many years, which appears to be resistant to allopathic and chiropractic treatments. (abchomeopathy.com)
  • Hi, after researching the internet for ages, i have found that what i have is called Atypical Trigeminal Neuralgia (ATN). (abchomeopathy.com)
  • Years of chronic pain / Atypical Trigeminal Neuralgia, multiple failed surgeries, extractions, sinus surgeries and a cornucopia of poly-pharmaceuticals. (sleepandhealth.com)
  • I often see amazing results in patients diagnosed with Atypical Trigeminal Neuralgia though ATN is a garbage diagnosis similar to idiopathic pain. (sleepandhealth.com)
  • While it is typically characterized by paroxysmal attacks of facial pain, atypical trigeminal neuralgia may manifest as a less intense condition associated with a constant background pain without intervals of relief. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Atypical' or 'mixed' trigeminal neuralgia occurs when there is a persistent discomfort between paroxysms. (orofacialpain.org.uk)
  • Bilateral (occurring on both sides) trigeminal neuralgia is very rare except for trigeminal neuralgia caused by multiple sclerosis (MS). This normally indicates problems with both trigeminal nerves, since one nerve serves the left side of the face and the other serves the right side. (wikipedia.org)
  • About 1 to 2% of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) also have trigeminal neuralgia. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • Less commonly, multiple sclerosis or a tumour can cause trigeminal neuralgia. (medbroadcast.com)
  • Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) affects 7% of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). In such patients, TN is difficult to manage either pharmacologically and surgically. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • TY - JOUR T1 - Frameless Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis-Related Trigeminal Neuralgia. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • In fact, because Bob had multiple sclerosis, he had a 20 times higher likelihood of developing trigeminal neuralgia than the general population. (mayfieldclinic.com)
  • Trigeminal neuralgia can also occur in people with brain lesions, or in those that suffer from an autoimmune disease that affects the nerves, like multiple sclerosis. (tuasaude.com)
  • With multiple sclerosis, the myelin sheath of the trigeminal nerve can start to dissolve and wear down, causing mal-functioning of the nerve. (tuasaude.com)
  • Other disorders that cause similar symptoms (eg, multiple sclerosis) are sometimes considered to be trigeminal neuralgia and sometimes not. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Thus, neurologic deficits (usually loss of facial sensation) suggest that the trigeminal neuralgia-like pain is caused by another disorder (eg, tumor, stroke, multiple sclerosis plaque, vascular malformation, other lesions that compress the trigeminal nerve or disrupt its brain stem pathways). (msdmanuals.com)
  • Classical trigeminal neuralgia ( CTN ) is caused by neurovascular compression of the trigeminal nerve root, while secondary trigeminal neuralgia (STN) is caused by an underlying condition (e.g., multiple sclerosis ). (amboss.com)
  • Secondary trigeminal neuralgia (STN): caused by a major underlying neurological disease, most frequently multiple sclerosis , a tumor at the cerebellopontine angle , or arteriovenous malformation . (amboss.com)
  • Trigeminal Neuralgia may be of two types the first one is idiopathic and the other is secondary to other diseases like CP angle tumor or Multiple Sclerosis. (samobathi.com)
  • Trigeminal neuralgia secondary to multiple sclerosis may be bilateral. (samobathi.com)
  • Secondary Trigeminal neuralgia may be caused by CP Angle tumor, Multiple sclerosis or injury caused by previous surgeries. (samobathi.com)
  • In idiopathic trigeminal neuralgia they are normal, in secondary trigeminal neuralgia the features suggestive of CP Angle tumor or Multiple sclerosis may be found. (samobathi.com)
  • Some cases of trigeminal neuralgia are idiopathic - meaning no specific cause is identified. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • The latest (2018) International Classification of Headache Disorders-3 (ICHD3) lays out three etiological categories of trigeminal neuralgia (TN): classical TN (neurovascular compression), secondary TN (due to other causes), and idiopathic TN (no neurovascular compression). (asra.com)
  • Use the most recent classification system, which diagnoses trigeminal neuralgia (TN) as primary TN, either classical or idiopathic depending on the degree of neurovascular contact, or as secondary TN caused by pathology other than neurovascular contact. (medscape.com)
  • METHODS: Twenty-eight patients with medication refractory idiopathic trigeminal neuralgia were treated with a single fraction of 80 Gy to the trigeminal nerve root. (elsevierpure.com)
  • If there is no identifiable cause, it is referred to as idiopathic trigeminal neuralgia (ITN). (amboss.com)
  • This is referred to as idiopathic trigeminal neuralgia . (lymphedema-guidebook.com)
  • Pathophysiology of idiopathic trigeminal neuralgia still remains unknown. (samobathi.com)
  • Though it is not found in all cases of idiopathic trigeminal neuralgia. (samobathi.com)
  • Irritation of your trigeminal nerve cause trigeminal neuralgia. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • There are several conditions that may cause trigeminal neuralgia, but it's typically caused by a blood vessel exerting pressure on the nerve near your brain stem. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • Several conditions may cause trigeminal neuralgia, but the most common cause is neurovascular compression. (radiologyassistant.nl)
  • This disorder is characterized by episodes of severe facial pain along the trigeminal nerve divisions. (wikipedia.org)
  • Trigeminal neuralgia, also referred to as tic douloureaux, is a condition defined by intense facial pain that can disrupt your normal, everyday activities. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • Patients with trigeminal neuralgia (TN) and persistent or recurrent facial pain after microvascular decompression (MVD) typically undergo less invasive procedures in the hope of providing pain relief. (thejns.org)
  • Dennis has had over 20 years of chronic severe left-sided headache, migraine, facial pain and Trigeminal neuralgia. (sleepandhealth.com)
  • Trigeminal neuralgia is severe paroxysmal, lancinating facial pain due to a disorder of the 5th cranial nerve. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Trigeminal neuralgia is characterized by extremely disturbing, sporadic, and recurrent episodes of burning facial pain. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Other possible causes of facial pain that must be taken into consideration include ear infections, sinusitis, acute glaucoma, "phantom" tooth pain, and post-herpetic neuralgia. (lymphedema-guidebook.com)
  • TNA Australia was formed to provide support and encouragement to sufferers of Trigeminal Neuralgia and related facial pain. (tnaaustralia.org.au)
  • Trigeminal neuralgia is sudden, severe facial pain. (orofacialpain.org.uk)
  • Trigeminal Neuralgia is a disease causing intense facial pain. (samobathi.com)
  • The main symptom of trigeminal neuralgia is unilateral facial pain and the character typically described as agonizing, paroxysmal and lancinating in one or more divisions of trigeminal nerve namely V1 - Ophthalmic Division V2 Maxillary Division and V3 is the mandibular division. (samobathi.com)
  • Patients suspected having trigeminal neuralgia with Intense paroxysmal unilateral facial pain from history, are subjected to through clinical examination. (samobathi.com)
  • Conclusion: According to the new classification of the International Headache Society, classic trigeminal neuralgia is divided in purely paroxysmal and with concomitant persistent facial pain. (bvsalud.org)
  • Statement of Need This podcast will provide an overview of the symptoms and diagnosis of trigeminal neuralgia (TN). (google.com)
  • Diagnosis of trigeminal neuralgia is confirmed by a family doctor or neurologist by assessing the signs and symptoms the patient is presenting with. (tuasaude.com)
  • The diagnosis of trigeminal neuralgia is a clinical one based on the history of an individual's signs and symptoms. (lymphedema-guidebook.com)
  • These conditions must be excluded before a doctor reaches a definitive diagnosis of trigeminal neuralgia. (lymphedema-guidebook.com)
  • The diagnosis of trigeminal Neuralgia in mainly based of history of the patient. (samobathi.com)
  • Your doctor will probably want to rule out other possible causes of your pain, such as problems with the jaw, teeth, or sinuses, or compression of the trigeminal nerve by a tumour or aneurysm. (medbroadcast.com)
  • Microvascular decompression is considered to be the most effective and only etiological surgical treatment for classical trigeminal neuralgia, relieving the neurovascular compression found in up to 95% of cases. (iasp-pain.org)
  • Trigeminal neuralgia is a neurological condition characterized by compression of the trigeminal nerve. (tuasaude.com)
  • Symptoms of trigeminal neuralgia can be triggered by any movement that can lead to compression of the trigeminal nerve, like brushing you teeth, chewing, smiling, speaking or washing your face. (tuasaude.com)
  • Pain is usually triggered by the compression of the trigeminal nerve. (tuasaude.com)
  • One theory suggests that nerve compression causes local demyelination, which may result in ectopic impulse generation (ephaptic transmission) and/or disinhibition of central pain pathways involving the spinal trigeminal nucleus. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Typically, TN is caused by compression of the trigeminal nerve by a blood vessel near the brainstem. (lymphedema-guidebook.com)
  • Once the diagnosis has been established clinically, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is often used to determine if the pain is caused by compression of the trigeminal nerve root by a blood vessel. (lymphedema-guidebook.com)
  • There are several theories as to the cause of (TN) including nerve compression from an enlarged blood vessel following trauma, damage to the nerve following infection, and post herpetic neuralgia following shingles. (counterstrain.com)
  • In over 90% of cases, trigeminal neuralgia is thought to be caused by vascular compression of the trigeminal nerve. (orofacialpain.org.uk)
  • Trigeminal neuralgia can be caused by an adjacent artery or vein compression, demyelination, or injury of the trigeminal nerve at the root entry zone (Helbig, Callahan, & Cohen-Gadol, 2009). (orofacialpain.org.uk)
  • Pressure or compression of nerves may cause neuralgia. (healthline.com)
  • One of the proposed mechanism is the compression of trigeminal nerve by aberrant blood vessels at the trigeminal root, causing demyelination and ectopic impulse generation. (samobathi.com)
  • The pathophysiology is unclear, but trigeminal neuralgia seems to be the consequence of vascular compression of the trigeminal nerve near the brain stem. (bvsalud.org)
  • 9. Subject has had previous radiofrequency ablation (including non-lesional pulsed radiofrequency), balloon compression, gamma knife, or chemical denervation (e.g. glycerol treatments) of a division or branch of the trigeminal nerve being targeted in this study. (who.int)
  • The most common cause is a blood vessel compressing the trigeminal nerve inside your head. (medbroadcast.com)
  • Classic TN - caused by a blood vessel compressing the trigeminal nerve root. (lymphedema-guidebook.com)
  • The cause is probably a blood vessel pressing on the trigeminal nerve, one of the largest nerves in the head. (medlineplus.gov)
  • The trigeminal nerve is one of 12 pairs of nerves attached to your brain. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • The trigeminal nerve is the largest of all cranial nerves. (radiologyassistant.nl)
  • Trigeminal neuralgia is a painful disorder affecting the face, delivering intense electric shock-like pain in one or more areas of the facial nerves. (dignityhealth.org)
  • The Sympathetic and Parasympathetic nerves of the Autonomic nervous system run on all of the branches of the Trigeminal nervous System. (sleepandhealth.com)
  • Sympathetic nerves from the Superior Cervical Sympathetic Chain pass through the Sphenopalatine Ganglion prior to joining the Trigeminal Nerve. (sleepandhealth.com)
  • These same nerves pass through the Sphenopalatine Ganglion and along the Trigeminal Nerves to control blood flow to the anterior 2/3 of the meninges of the brain. (sleepandhealth.com)
  • The Trigeminal nerve is a three-branched nerve and is one of the twelve cranial nerves. (fieldsfamilychiro.com)
  • This includes the Dura mater or covering of the brain and spinal cord, the cranial nerves especially the Trigeminal and Facial nerves, the peripheral nerves, and the autonomic division of the nervous system including the sympathetic and parasympathetic branches. (counterstrain.com)
  • Many people with diabetes have issues with their nerves, including neuralgia and neuropathy (nerve damage). (healthline.com)
  • Neuralgia may be categorized by its cause or by the nerves it affects. (healthline.com)
  • Intercostal neuralgia affects the intercostal nerves, which run through the chest, rib cage, and abdomen. (healthline.com)
  • As the name implies, TN is some type of insult to the trigeminal nerves. (dmlawyer.com)
  • Diagnosis is typically based on the symptoms, after ruling out other possible causes such as postherpetic neuralgia. (wikipedia.org)
  • Postherpetic neuralgia occurs as a complication of shingles and may affect any part of the body. (healthline.com)
  • has been used were postherpetic neuralgia, diabetic neuropathy, and trigeminal neuralgia. (bvsalud.org)
  • If the pain is relieved, a balloon or an electrode can be temporarily inserted in the trigeminal ganglion, which is part of the nerve, to produce a mechanical or electrical lesion. (medbroadcast.com)
  • A lesion of the trigeminal ganglion can also be obtained with focused high dose radiation. (medbroadcast.com)
  • In addition, trigeminal ganglion interventions have also been used to palliate cancer pain involving cranial or base of the skull structures. (asra.com)
  • He has had multiple brain surgeries including a trigeminal nerve decompression surgery but only Sphenopalatine Ganglion Blocks have helped. (sleepandhealth.com)
  • Options include microvascular decompression (MVD) and transcutaneous procedures that aim to lesion sensory fibers of the trigeminal nerve root or ganglion . (amboss.com)
  • As the late John D. Grostic, DC put it, "It may be possible to put traction directly on the sensory nucleus of the trigeminal nerve at the level of the first and second cervical vertebra…Direct mechanical-vascular irritation of the spinal nucleus might also explain those cases in which surgical destruction of the ganglion or sectioning of the nerve fails to provide relief. (fieldsfamilychiro.com)
  • The trigeminal nerve ganglion (also referred to as the gasserian ganglion) lies in the trigeminal cave (also known as the Meckel cave), which is a dural invagination in the petrous part of the temporal bone. (medscape.com)
  • This ganglion is formed by 2 roots that exit the ventral surface of the brainstem at the midpontine level and travel forwards and laterally to enter the trigeminal cave. (medscape.com)
  • The dural pouch (trigeminal cistern) contains cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and lies behind the ganglion. (medscape.com)
  • The term tic is used because people with trigeminal neuralgia often contract their facial muscles, or wince when in pain, because the pain is so severe. (medbroadcast.com)
  • Trigeminal neuralgia causes severe, piercing pain (tearing, darting, or sharp cutting sensation) that lasts from several seconds to several minutes. (medbroadcast.com)
  • It is important for people with severe trigeminal neuralgia to receive appropriate treatment as quickly as possible, as the pain can interfere with normal activities such as eating and sleeping and can lead to depression and even suicide. (medbroadcast.com)
  • Trigeminal neuralgia is characterised by excruciating, electric shock type pains, often described as one of the most severe pains known to man. (emofree.com)
  • Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a disabling disease with severe impairment of quality of life and everyday activity of patients. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • discussion 84 JF - Zhurnal voprosy neirokhirurgii imeni N. N. Burdenko JO - Zh Vopr Neirokhir Im N N Burdenko VL - 76 IS - 1 N2 - Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a disabling disease with severe impairment of quality of life and everyday activity of patients. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • Trigeminal neuralgia is a disorder of the sensory nucleus of the trigeminal nerve producing bouts of severe, seconds-long, lancinating pain along one or more of the divisions of the trigeminal nerve. (bodymed.ie)
  • Those with trigeminal neuralgia may experience severe pain in the face and jaw. (treatingtmj.com)
  • Neuralgia is a stabbing, burning, and often severe pain due to a nerve that's irritated or damaged. (healthline.com)
  • Trigeminal neuralgia causes severe, recurrent pain in the face, usually on one side. (healthline.com)
  • Neuralgia pain is usually severe and sometimes debilitating. (healthline.com)
  • Introduction: Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is defined as sudden, usually unilateral, severe and brief pain episodes within the distribution of one or more branches of the trigeminal nerve. (bvsalud.org)
  • Trigeminal neuralgia is a chronic condition that can cause sudden, intense painful episodes, typically on one particular side of your face, that can disrupt daily activities. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • By stabilizing nerve endings, antiseizure medications (e.g., carbamazepine*, oxcarbazepine, phenytoin, gabapentin) have shown to reduce the number and severity of painful episodes of trigeminal neuralgia. (medbroadcast.com)
  • Flare-ups of trigeminal neuralgia are very painful and can be triggered by simple occurrences, like touching your face, eating, or brushing your teeth. (tuasaude.com)
  • Many patients with trigeminal neuralgia experience recurrences of intense painful episodes. (lymphedema-guidebook.com)
  • On October 7th, National Trigeminal Neuralgia Awareness Day brings support and education to the general public about a painful condition. (treatingtmj.com)
  • Trigeminal neuralgia is a very difficult condition to tolerate, characterized by extremely painful attacks. (nevralgiadeltrigemino.com)
  • Occasional reports of bilateral trigeminal neuralgia reflect successive episodes of unilateral (only one side) pain switching the side of the face rather than pain occurring simultaneously on both sides. (wikipedia.org)
  • Typically, trigeminal neuralgia is unilateral (meaning it only affects one side of your face). (clevelandclinic.org)
  • Trigeminal neuralgia is a disorder characterized by recurrent unilateral brief electric shock-like pains, abrupt in onset and termination, limited to the distribution of one or more divisions of the trigeminal nerve. (radiologyassistant.nl)
  • PRAX-562 is under development for the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia, short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache with autonomic symptoms (SUNA), SCN2A epilepsy, SCN8A epilepsy, short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache attacks with conjunctival injection and tearing (SUNCT). (globaldata.com)
  • Unilateral autonomic features (like lacrimation, nasal stuffiness, conjunctival congestion, redness in one side of face ) are not found in trigeminal neuralgia. (samobathi.com)
  • Microscopic demonstration of demyelination in primary trigeminal neuralgia. (medscape.com)
  • Literature review: One of the proposed etiologies for this condition is a localcircumscribed demyelination of the trigeminal nerve resulting in neuronal hyperexcitability and generation of ephaptic coupling, which would be responsible for the pain paroxysms. (bvsalud.org)
  • The trigeminal nerve supplies the sensory innervation to the face as well as the sensory and motor innervation to the mastication muscles. (asra.com)
  • The trigeminal nerve originates from two separate nuclei in the pons: the sensory division from the sensory nucleus (green dot) and the motor division from the motor nucleus (red dot). (radiologyassistant.nl)
  • Pain due to trigeminal neuralgia occurs along the distribution of one or more sensory divisions of the trigeminal nerve, most often the maxillary. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The trigeminal nerve, which divides into three branches, the ophthalmic (V1), maxillary (V2), and mandibular (V3) branches, is responsible for the sensory supply of the orofacial region. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The trigeminal nerve, or cranial nerve V, contains both sensory and motor components and thus subserves and controls ipsilateral facial sensation and masticatory movements. (physiotherapy-treatment.com)
  • The trigeminal brain stem nuclei are the spinal trigeminal nucleus and tract, the main (or principal) sensory nucleus, the mesencephalic nucleus, and the motor trigeminal nucleus. (physiotherapy-treatment.com)
  • 1/ It is hypothesized that stimulating the sensory nucleus of the Trigeminal nerve itself can calm an irritated Trigeminal nerve. (fieldsfamilychiro.com)
  • The main responsibilities of the trigeminal nerve, the largest cranial nerve, are the sensory and motor functions (Sanders, 2010). (orofacialpain.org.uk)
  • The trigeminal nerve is a type of sensory nerve. (healthline.com)
  • The trigeminal nerve is the fifth cranial nerve and supplies sensory innervations to the face via its branches (see the image below). (medscape.com)
  • Most people with trigeminal neuralgia are over 50 years old . (healthline.com)
  • If you damage your trigeminal nerve through oral or sinus surgery, a stroke or from facial trauma, you may feel facial nerve pain that's similar to the symptoms of trigeminal neuralgia. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • What are the symptoms of trigeminal neuralgia? (clevelandclinic.org)
  • Symptoms of trigeminal neuralgia are often pathognomonic. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The people that suffer from trigeminal neuralgia are also limited in the ways that they deal with the pain. (tna.org.uk)
  • People who suffer from trigeminal neuralgia may experience pain attacks that come on abruptly and last anywhere from several seconds to several minutes. (dignityhealth.org)
  • Do you suffer from Trigeminal Neuralgia? (tnaaustralia.org.au)
  • MS patients can also develop trigeminal neuralgia after their MS diagnosis. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • Similarly, any 40-and-under trigeminal neuralgia patients are considered candidates to develop MS. So, if you fall in this age range, you should consider getting tested for MS. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • Resources for Additional Study: The changing face of trigeminal neuralgia-A narrative review https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34214179/ Trigeminal Neuralgia https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36404084/ Norton Healthcare, a not for profit health care system, is a leader in serving adult and pediatric patients throughout Greater Louisville, Southern Indiana, the commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond. (google.com)
  • The Trigeminal Neuralgia Association (TNA) was founded in 1990 by TN patients and their families. (pointsoflight.org)
  • Guidelines for daily clinical management of patients with trigeminal neuralgia were published in 2019 by the European Academy of Neurology. (medscape.com)
  • This study aims to report the long-term outcomes and to identify prognostic factors in a series of patients with trigeminal neuralgia treated by microvascular decompression. (iasp-pain.org)
  • Trigeminal Neuralgia has been called the Suicide Disease and many patients go thru a myriad of treatments without success. (sleepandhealth.com)
  • We hypothesized that trigeminal neuralgia patients may subsequently suffer from tinnitus. (biomedcentral.com)
  • We used the Taiwan National Health Insurance Research Dataset, a claims database, to identify all patients diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia from January 2001 to December 2014, 12,587 patients. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Among total 25,174 sample patients, the incidence of tinnitus was 18.21 per 100 person-years (95% CI = 17.66 ~ 18.77), the rate being 23.57 (95% CI = 22.68 ~ 24.49) among patients with trigeminal neuralgia and 13.17 (95% CI = 12.53 ~ 13.84) among comparison patients. (biomedcentral.com)
  • This may explain the mechanism of tinnitus experienced by some patients with trigeminal nerve pathology. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Trigeminal neuralgia more commonly affects females and patients over 50 years of age. (physiotherapy-treatment.com)
  • Patients with trigeminal neuralgia and an accompanying neurological deficit require urgent imaging studies (ideally MRI ) to rule out a mass or vascular abnormalities. (amboss.com)
  • The authors prospectively studied 120 consecutive patients with trigeminal neuralgia (TN) to identify the clinical and laboratory features that most accurately distinguished symptomatic from classic TN. (qxmd.com)
  • Neurosurgery is generally more helpful in those patients with paroxysmal rather than constant pain and in patients whose pain follows the anatomic distribution of 1 or more trigeminal distributions rather than being spread diffusely. (medscape.com)
  • Though a relatively low number of people with MS experience trigeminal neuralgia - between four and six in every 100 people with MS - it is still 400 times more prominent in MS patients than in the general population. (valleygammaknife.com)
  • Patients with trigeminal neuralgia and MS tend to be younger (mid-40s, on average), typically experience pain on both sides of the face and may have other neurological symptoms, such as dizziness or weakness/numbness in the arms or legs. (valleygammaknife.com)
  • Dr. D'Ambrosio is an expert in treating patients with trigeminal neuralgia, benign or malignant brain tumors, as well as many other neurological conditions. (valleygammaknife.com)
  • In some patients a constant background pain may persist, additionally to pain attacks, which can make difficult to differentiate the trigeminal neuralgia from other orofacial pain types. (bvsalud.org)
  • Although TN presents a low prevalence in general population (i.e. 5-30 new patients per 100,000), trigeminal neuralgia is an important clinical concern both by pain severity and difficulty of its satisfactory control. (bvsalud.org)
  • trigeminal nerve block is reserved for patients who do not respond to medical treatment or patients in whom neurologic decompression of the canal is not feasible or has failed. (medscape.com)
  • The first attempt to treat trigeminal neuralgia was done by John Locke in 1677, who applied sulphuric acid to the face to treat trigeminal neuralgia' Trigeminal neuralgia successfully treated for the first time by alcohol injection by Pitres in 1902. (samobathi.com)
  • Before Gamma Knife radiosurgery was invented, interventions to treat trigeminal neuralgia were left as a last resort because of the high risk of complications. (valleygammaknife.com)
  • CONCLUSION: Linear accelerator-based radiosurgery for medication refractory trigeminal neuralgia provides effective pain relief with a low complication rate. (elsevierpure.com)
  • Women are more likely than men to experience trigeminal neuralgia. (medbroadcast.com)
  • Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a type of chronic pain that affects your face. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Trigeminal neuralgia is a condition of recurring pain on one side of the face due to a malfunction of one or more of the three branches of the trigeminal nerve. (medbroadcast.com)
  • However, the pattern and type of pain associated with trigeminal neuralgia makes it easy to diagnose. (medbroadcast.com)
  • Typical pain medications usually aren't helpful for trigeminal neuralgia because the episodes of pain are related to nerve pain. (medbroadcast.com)
  • Sometimes, as a last resort for unmanageable pain, the trigeminal nerve is cut or destroyed. (medbroadcast.com)
  • TN is characterized by recurrent short episodes of sharp, electrical shock like pain, typically abrupt in onset and termination, along the distribution of one or more divisions of the trigeminal nerve. (asra.com)
  • For Bob, it would mark the end of the excruciating pain of trigeminal neuralgia , an inflammation of the facial nerve. (mayfieldclinic.com)
  • My trigeminal pain quit that afternoon. (mayfieldclinic.com)
  • Trigeminal neuralgia is a chronic pain condition that affects the trigeminal nerve, which carries sensation from your face to your brain. (mayoclinichealthsystem.org)
  • If you have trigeminal neuralgia, even mild stimulation of your face - such as from brushing your teeth or putting on makeup - may trigger a jolt of excruciating pain. (mayoclinichealthsystem.org)
  • Trigeminal neuralgia initially may start as short, mild attacks but progress to longer, more-frequent bouts of searing pain. (mayoclinichealthsystem.org)
  • The Face of Trigeminal Neuralgia is a Global Campaign to raise awareness for Trigeminal Neuralgia and raise much-needed funds to help suffers and aid research, this was thought to be the best way to show others the pain that sufferers face due to the different colours and 3d effect of the glass. (tna.org.uk)
  • Although trigeminal neuralgia is rare, there are treatment options available to relieve your pain. (dignityhealth.org)
  • Trigeminal neuralgia is a common cause of chronic orofacial pain due to inflammation or other pathology of the trigeminal nerve. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Trigeminal neuralgia pain - Chewing, speaking, washing the face, tooth brushing, cold winds or touching a specific 'trigger spot', e.g. upper lip or gum, may also precipitate an attack of pain. (physiotherapy-treatment.com)
  • Persistence of pain o full drug dosage or an intolerance of the drugs, indicates the need for more radical trigeminal neuralgia treatment. (physiotherapy-treatment.com)
  • Irritation of the trigeminal nerve can lead to trigeminal neuralgia , a condition that causes intense pain in the face. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Quite simply, Trigeminal Neuralgia is pain along the course of the Trigeminal nerve. (fieldsfamilychiro.com)
  • Secondly, the pain follows the section of the Trigeminal nerve called the mandibular branch. (fieldsfamilychiro.com)
  • Eventually, the irritation can rub through the myelin sheath of the Trigeminal nerve causing an alteration of transmission, pain, etc. (fieldsfamilychiro.com)
  • Within the NINDS research programs, trigeminal neuralgia is addressed primarily through studies associated with pain research. (neurologycolorado.com)
  • NINDS vigorously pursues a research program seeking new treatments for pain and nerve damage with the ultimate goal of reversing debilitating conditions such as trigeminal neuralgia. (neurologycolorado.com)
  • Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN) is a nerve disorder causing episodes of intense pain in the face. (counterstrain.com)
  • I then put together my own video with the use of the visible body, to provide a visual on The Anatomical Pathway and Course Of The Trigeminal Nerve from within the brainstem, to the various areas on our face that it can cause or send pain signals. (treatingtmj.com)
  • In most cases, trigeminal neuralgia affects just one side of the face, with the pain usually felt in the lower part of the face. (orofacialpain.org.uk)
  • Features of trigeminal neuralgia include paroxysmal attacks of pain which may be precipitated by trigger factors such as light touch to the face. (orofacialpain.org.uk)
  • Trigeminal Neuralgia is a neuropathic pain condition where the peripheral and central nervous system are disrupted causing nerve pain. (orofacialpain.org.uk)
  • Neuralgia is a type of pain caused by a nerve that's irritated or damaged. (healthline.com)
  • Neuralgia is a type of pain that's caused by a nerve problem, and neuropathy is a type of nerve damage. (healthline.com)
  • Neuralgia causes pain because of disruption of a nerve's structure or function. (healthline.com)
  • This type of neuralgia produces pain in the neck and throat. (healthline.com)
  • As a result, occipital neuralgia causes a type of headache pain. (healthline.com)
  • The pain is characterized by sharp electric shock like feeling in one side of the face along the distribution of one or more division of trigeminal nerve. (samobathi.com)
  • While headaches, arm and leg pain, and back pain are common with MS, facial nerve pain caused by a chronic condition called trigeminal neuralgia can also be an excruciating companion to MS. Read on to learn more about trigeminal neuralgia and MS. (valleygammaknife.com)
  • Trigeminal Neuralgia is a chronic condition where pain is felt in areas served by the trigeminal nerve, like the eye and cheek. (valleygammaknife.com)
  • Gamma Knife delivers 192 precise beams of high-dose radiation to the trigeminal nerve so pain signals can no longer be transmitted - all with minimal effect on surrounding healthy tissue. (valleygammaknife.com)
  • Ear discomfort can be a component of some pain for trigeminal neuralgia victims. (dmlawyer.com)
  • Objective: To review the classification, physiopathological aspects, epidemiologic data and pharmacological options to control pain related to trigeminal neuralgia. (bvsalud.org)
  • Trigeminal neuralgia is characterized by spontaneous, paroxysmal lancinating pain in the trigeminal nerve distribution. (medscape.com)
  • This can help you to systematically study all the important regions in the course of the trigeminal nerve. (radiologyassistant.nl)
  • Previous animal studies have demonstrated that the trigeminal nerve input interacts with the neural activity of the central auditory pathways related to sound perception at the level of dorsal cochlear nucleus [ 13 , 26 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Thereafter, Charles Bell (1829) demonstrated that the trigeminal nerve subserved sensation to the face. (physiotherapy-treatment.com)
  • Describe the clinical manifestations and diagnosis for trigeminal neuralgia. (google.com)
  • Cite this: Trigeminal Neuralgia Clinical Practice Guidelines (2019) - Medscape - Aug 01, 2019. (medscape.com)
  • OBJECTIVE: To report the clinical outcomes following treatment of trigeminal neuralgia with linear accelerator-based radiosurgery. (elsevierpure.com)
  • Trigeminal neuralgia is a clinical diagnosis . (amboss.com)
  • The trigeminal nerve is a paired cranial nerve that has three major branches: the ophthalmic nerve (V1), the maxillary nerve (V2), and the mandibular nerve (V3). (wikipedia.org)
  • Trigeminal neuralgia most commonly involves the middle branch (the maxillary nerve or V2) and lower branch (mandibular nerve or V3) of the trigeminal nerve. (wikipedia.org)
  • As the months went by, Bob learned about Gamma Knife®, a non-invasive, outpatient treatment for trigeminal neuralgia. (mayfieldclinic.com)
  • Unfortunately, Trigeminal neuralgia does not have a cure or even a main form of treatment. (tna.org.uk)
  • Medical therapy should be tried first in Trigeminal Neuralgia Treatment. (physiotherapy-treatment.com)
  • Early 20th-century studies focused primarily on physiology, and more modern research has integrated neurochemistry, neuropharmacology, and microsurgical interventions in the treatment of trigeminal lesions. (physiotherapy-treatment.com)
  • In 1962, Blom first reported the successful treatment of trigeminal neuralgia with carbamazepine, a new antiepileptic agent at that time. (physiotherapy-treatment.com)
  • Operative trigeminal neuralgia treatment Peripheral nerve techniques nerve block with alcohol or phenol provides temporary relief (up to two years). (physiotherapy-treatment.com)
  • If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with Trigeminal Neuralgia, it's important to learn as much as you possibly can about this condition so that you can make informed decisions about your treatment. (lymphedema-guidebook.com)
  • With no incisions needed, Gamma Knife is the least invasive treatment available for trigeminal neuralgia and the least likely to cause complications. (valleygammaknife.com)
  • Carbamazepine is the first-line drug, but other anticonvulsants may be employed and have shown variable efficacy in the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia. (bvsalud.org)
  • Trigeminal nerve block provides hemifacial anesthesia and is used predominantly in the diagnosis and treatment of neuralgia. (medscape.com)
  • Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN) is a disorder of the fifth cranial nerve, called the trigeminal nerve. (pointsoflight.org)
  • In reality, trigeminal neuralgia is a rare disorder that is recognized and treated by a neurologist. (dmlawyer.com)
  • Psychological evaluation and cope with trigeminal neuralgia and temporomandibular disorder. (bvsalud.org)
  • Trigeminal neuralgia occurs in the distribution of one or more branches of the fifth (trigeminal) cranial nerve. (orofacialpain.org.uk)
  • Trigeminal neuralgia is usually caused by a blood vessel pressing on the nerve inside the skull. (medbroadcast.com)
  • The presumed cause of TN is a blood vessel pressing on the trigeminal nerve in the head as it exits the brainstem. (neurologycolorado.com)
  • The trigeminal nerve is a mixed cranial nerve responsible for sensation to the face and supplies motor function needed for chewing. (counterstrain.com)
  • Neuropathy has many symptoms, including neuralgia, paresthesias (unusual sensations), and diminished sensation . (healthline.com)
  • On 27/4/2013 I had surgery with a craniotomy in Rome for neuralgia of the left trigeminal nerve, without any benefit. (nevralgiadeltrigemino.com)
  • zoster lesions on his face (in division V1 of the left trigeminal cranial nerve). (cdc.gov)
  • Trigeminal neuralgia affects the largest nerve in the head, the fifth cranial or trigeminal nerve, which carries sensations from the face to the brain. (valleygammaknife.com)
  • Approximately only four in every 100,000 people are affected with trigeminal neuralgia, with women twice as likely to develop it as men. (dignityhealth.org)
  • Microvascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia: A retrospective analysis of long-term outcomes and prognostic factors. (iasp-pain.org)
  • I was scheduled for Gamma knife surgery the first week of November, however, they said with my type of neuralgia, there was only a 50% chance of gamma knife helping and that it would most likely come back in a year or two. (counterstrain.com)
  • It's the most common type of neuralgia. (healthline.com)
  • Occipital neuralgia is another rare type of neuralgia. (healthline.com)
  • In this article we will discuss the many causes of neuralgia in relation to the anatomical location. (radiologyassistant.nl)
  • There are many causes of neuralgia, including nerve injury, pressure on the nerve, and neuropathy. (healthline.com)
  • The success of a trigeminal nerve block depends on proper identification of the anatomic landmarks and the nerve itself. (medscape.com)
  • If we see the division wise distribution the most common is the involvement of V2+V3 division (32%), the next common is isolated maxillary(V2) division and involving all 3 divisions (V1+V2+V3) of trigeminal nerve (17% each). (samobathi.com)
  • During surgery at The Jewish Hospital - Mercy Health, Dr. Gozal accessed the trigeminal nerve through a one-inch opening in Kayla's skull behind her right ear. (mayfieldclinic.com)