Looking for the Best Trigeminal Neuralgia Treatment in Hyderabad Trigeminal neuralgia is a condition that causes shock-like pain around the eyes, lips, nose, jaw, forehead and scalp, especially on one side of the face. The right side is more affected by this condition than the left. During the condition, the trigeminal nerve, which carries sensation from the face to the brain gets affected. As a result, it disrupts daily activities.
These painful episodes are mostly short-lived but the pain can return sporadically.

Signs & Symptoms

Common signs and symptoms associated with trigeminal neuralgia include:

1. Numbness and/or a tingling sensation.
2. Short bursts of severe pain.
3. Regular aches and pains.

Other symptoms include:

1. Short-term jolts of pain
   A burning sensation all over one side of the face.
2. Causes

Trigeminal neuralgia is typically caused by a blood vessel exerting pressure on the nerve near the brain stem or it can also be caused by a tumor or lesion that compresses these nerves.

Diagnosis

Your doctor will perform a physical exam of your head and neck area while asking you about your symptoms and medical history. The doctor may also conduct a neurological exam to assess your reflexes and pain tolerance.

Treatment

Trigeminal neuralgia symptoms can be treated with a combination of medications and complementary therapies.