Trigeminal Neuralgia

Paroxysmal pain in the face. Pain may be so severe that it causes an involuntary grimace or “tic”. Also called Tic Douloureux.

Alternative Meanings:
  • Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Trigeminal neuralgia is a condition characterized by pain coming from the trigeminal nerve, which starts near the top of the ear and splits in three, toward the eye, cheek and jaw. We have two trigeminal nerves for each side of our face, but trigeminal neuralgia pain most commonly affects only one side
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