Trigeminal Neuralgia

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Overview

Trigeminal neuralgia, also called tic douloureux, is a painful neurological condition that occurs as a result of damage to or pressure on the fifth cranial nerve, also called the trigeminal nerve. Trigeminal neuralgia causes sudden, severe pain, usually on one side of the face.

Contact with a stimulus (i.e., a touch) often can trigger a painful attack in patients who have tic douloureux. Triggers include the following:

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