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Trigeminal Neuralgia Learning Center
Symptoms could include:
- Facial Pain
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Burning Pain
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Jaw Pain
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Shooting pain
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Very painful, sharp electric-like spasms that last a few seconds or minutes; Pain is usually only on one side of the face, often around the eye, cheek, and lower part of the face; Pain may be triggered by touch or sounds; Pain occurs while: Brushi...
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A number of theories have been advanced to explain trigeminal neuralgia, but none explains all the features of the disorder. The trigeminal nerve is made up of a set of branches radiating from a bulblike ganglion (nerve center) just above the join...
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The origin of trigeminal neuralgia is not certain, but scientists believe it may be caused by degeneration, pressure, or irritation of the trigeminal nerve. Some doctors believe the pain may be triggered by pressure from a nearby abnormally-formed...
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Face pain may be dull and throbbing or an intense, stabbing discomfort in one or both sides of the face or forehead.
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