Description

Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a chronic pain disorder that causes sudden, severe facial pain. It's also known as tic douloureux, Fothergill disease, or trifacial neuralgia. Symptoms Sudden, severe, stabbing, or electric-like pain in the face Pain that's usually felt in the lower part of the face Pain that can affect one or both sides of the face Pain that can last from a few seconds to two minutes Pain that can occur over and over again several times a day Causes Compression of the trigeminal nerve by an artery or vein Injury or nerve lesion High blood pressure Smoking Aging Female sex Family history of TN Treatment Medications Surgery Botulinum toxin injections or nerve blocks Acupuncture Biofeedback Psychotherapy (talk therapy) Yoga Meditation Aromatherapy