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Medical condition/treatment

Trigeminal neuralgia or tic douloureux

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Face

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Trigeminal neuralgia is a condition in which the trigeminal nerve causes pain and lightning pain in the face. This can be very painful and often occurs repeatedly. Treatment may include pain relief medications, nerve blocks, and in some cases, surgery.

Causes/Description:

Nerve irritation, inflammation, unknown causes

Trigeminal neuralgia

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Trigeminusneuralgie, Gesichtsschmerzen, Nervenschmerzen, Kopfschmerzen, Neurologische Störung, Schmerzlinderung, Neuralgie, Neurologische Erkrankung, Gesichtsnerv, Gesundheit

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Thrombosis occurs when blood clots form in the blood vessels. The exact cause can be caused by injuries, illnesses or genetic factors.

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Treatment for trigeminal neuralgia can be medical and include anticonvulsant medications to control the pain attacks. In severe cases, microvascular decompression (MVD) may be considered. Working closely with a neurologist or neurosurgeon is crucial to developing the best treatment plan.

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Trigeminal neuralgia, a condition that causes severe facial pain, has already been described in historical records. However, the exact cause and pathology only became better understood in the 20th century. Modern diagnostic procedures such as MRI contribute to identification. Treatment may include medication or, in some cases, nerve blocks to relieve pain.

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