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Trigeminal Neuralgia Facts, Myths, and Expert Insights

Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN) is a neurological condition causing sudden, severe, stabbing, or electric-shock-like facial pain, often on one side, triggered by everyday activities. Common myths include it being a type of cancer (false) or a familial disorder (false).

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Trigeminal Neuralgia Facts, Myths, and Expert Insights

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  1. Trigeminal Neuralgia Facts, Myths, and Expert Insights Understanding the condition, debunking misconceptions, and exploring treatment options drsujoysanyal.com

  2. Introduction Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN) is a chronic pain disorder affecting the trigeminal nerve in the face. Often called the “suicide disease” due to intense facial pain episodes. Affects more women than men and usually starts after age 50. drsujoysanyal.com

  3. Key Facts About TN Pain is sudden, severe, and electric- shock-like, typically in the jaw, cheek, or eye areas. Episodes can last seconds to minutes but may repeat frequently. Common triggers: talking, chewing, brushing teeth, or touching the face. Diagnosis is clinical, sometimes aided by MRI to rule out nerve compression. drsujoysanyal.com

  4. Common Myths Myth 1: TN is caused by dental problems → Fact: It’s a nerve disorder, not tooth-related. Myth 2: TN affects only older adults → Fact: Can occur at any age, though more common in older adults. Myth 3: Pain is constant → Fact: Pain is episodic, with pain-free intervals. Myth 4: There is no treatment → Fact: Medications, injections, and surgeries are highly effective. drsujoysanyal.com

  5. Symptoms Overview Intense, stabbing facial pain on one side. Pain triggered by everyday activities like eating, speaking, or touching the face. Episodes may last seconds to minutes but can recur hundreds of times a day. Emotional distress, anxiety, and sleep disruption are common. drsujoysanyal.com

  6. Diagnosis Based on patient history and neurological examination. MRI or CT may detect vascular compression or secondary causes. Early diagnosis is key to effective management. drsujoysanyal.com

  7. Treatment Options Medications: Anticonvulsants (e.g., carbamazepine) are first-line. Procedures: Nerve blocks, radiofrequency ablation, gamma knife surgery. Surgery: Microvascular decompression in severe cases. Multidisciplinary care improves outcomes. drsujoysanyal.com

  8. Expert Insights Early intervention prevents chronic nerve damage. Individualized treatment plans are essential. Lifestyle adjustments: avoiding known triggers, stress management, and proper dental care. drsujoysanyal.com

  9. Conclusion Trigeminal Neuralgia is a manageable condition with proper care. Awareness, early diagnosis, and expert-led treatment improve quality of life. Breaking myths helps patients seek timely care. drsujoysanyal.com

  10. Conclusion Trigeminal Neuralgia is a manageable condition with proper care. Awareness, early diagnosis, and expert-led treatment improve quality of life. Breaking myths helps patients seek timely care. drsujoysanyal.com

  11. Get In Touch For appointments and more information, visit: ? https://drsujoysanyal.com Rabindranath Tagore International Institute of Cardiac Sciences Hospital Mukundapur Market, Nitai Nagar, Mukundapur, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700099 drsujoysanyal.com

  12. Thank You. drsujoysanyal.com

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