Trigeminal Neuralgia symptoms, causes & treatment

#trigeminalneuralgia #english #medical #video #pillshill Trigeminal neuralgia is sudden, severe facial pain. It's often described as sharp shooting pain or like having an electric shock in the jaw, teeth, or gums. It usually happens in short, unpredictable attacks that can last from a few seconds to about 2 minutes. The attacks stop as suddenly as they start. In most cases, trigeminal neuralgia affects just one side of the face, with the pain usually felt in the lower part of the face. Very occasionally the pain can affect both sides of the face, although not usually at the same time. People with the condition may experience attacks of pain regularly for days, weeks, or months at a time. In severe cases, attacks may happen hundreds of times a day. It's possible for the pain to improve or even disappear altogether for several months or years at a time (remission), although these periods tend to get shorter with time. Some people may then develop a more continuous aching, throbbing, or burning sensation, sometimes accompanied by sharp attacks. Living with trigeminal neuralgia can be very difficult. It can have a significant impact on a person's quality of life, resulting in problems such as weight loss, isolation, and depression.