Trigeminal neuralgia is a disorder that causes intense and sometimes debilitating pain in the face. Facial pain is caused by irritation of the trigeminal nerve, which is the major pathway for sensation from the face to the brain.
Symptoms may include sharp pains that last seconds to minutes at a time. Since it affects so many facial muscles, trigeminal neuralgia can impact daily activities like talking, eating, and even brushing teeth or combing hair. In some cases, simply touching the face can cause a flare-up of excruciating pain.
Trigeminal neuralgia affects people of any age and can lead to anxiety due to its unpredictable patterns of pain. It is important to visit a physician if you experience signs or symptoms consistent with trigeminal neuralgia so they can diagnose and properly treat your condition.
Therefore affected individuals need to pay more attention to this issue as it will truly affect their daily activities. Pay extra attention to stress management, keeping warm, being active, eat healthily are some of the tips which will help them cope with these skills better. Awareness about diagnosing and recognizing symptoms of Trigeminal Neuralgia is the key to better management for leading an easygoing life.
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