Treatment for Trigeminal Neuralgia

Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a chronic pain condition caused by the dysfunction of the trigeminal nerve, a sensory nerve that sends signals to the brain from large areas of the face and mouth. This disorder is typically characterized by episodes of severe, sharp burning or electric shock-like shooting pain on one side of the face (TN1), or less frequently, by continuous aching facial pain (TN2).

Trigeminal neuralgia is not dangerous but has a major impact on patients’ quality of life, often forcing patients to forgo usual activities due to pain levels or to avoid triggering an episode. This disorder may also be called tic douloureux, Fothergill’s disease, or trifacial neuralgia.

How is trigeminal neuralgia diagnosed and treated?

Trigeminal neuralgia is diagnosed based on symptoms reported to your doctor along with in-office physical and neurological examinations. In addition, your doctor may order an MRI to examine the blood vessels and tissues surrounding the trigeminal nerve and assess potential causes.

Once diagnosed, there are several treatment options available for trigeminal neuropathy. Your doctor may recommend treating this condition surgically, with one or more medications, or with a combination of the two.

Why Choose NGPG?

NGPG Neuroscience employs a team of board-certified neurologists, neurosurgeons, neurointerventional surgeons, neuropsychiatrists, and other specialists who provide high-quality care and up-to-date treatments through our two outpatient Neurology office locations. We offer imaging and surgical care at Northeast Georgia Medical Center’s state-of-the-art facilities, ensuring our patients’ access to all the services of a leading hospital alongside our excellent outpatient care.

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