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Trigeminal neuralgia is a condition characterized by severe, sporadic facial pain caused by compression or irritation of the trigeminal nerve. The trigeminal nerve has three branches supplying sensation to the face. Trigeminal neuralgia most commonly affects the branches to the upper and lower jaw. Causes include blood vessel compression, tumors, or demyelination of the nerve. Episodes are often triggered by everyday activities like eating or talking. Diagnosis involves ruling out other causes through imagi
- Author
- Mihir Patel
- Language
- EN