Trigeminal Neuralgia
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Trigeminal Neuralgia Symptoms
Symptoms of trigeminal neuralgia include:
Attacks of severe
facial pain
:
Pain is sharp
Last a few seconds to a few minutes
Located in the gum, lip or cheek
Occurs on one side of the face
Pain may travel to ear
Facial flushing
Increased tearing
Excessive salivation
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Trigeminal Neuralgia Symptoms: Trigger Factors
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Last Updated: Oct 28, 2008
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Stephen J. Schueler, MD
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John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Trigeminal Neuralgia References:
Bagheri SC, Farhidvash F, Perciaccante VJ. Diagnosis and treatment of patients with trigeminal neuralgia. J Am Dent Assoc. 2004 Dec;135(12):1713-7.
Cheshire WP. Trigeminal neuralgia: diagnosis and treatment. Curr Neurol Neurosci Rep. 2005 Mar;5(2):79-85.
Urgosik D, Liscak R, Novotny J Jr, Vymazal J, Vladyka V. Treatment of essential trigeminal neuralgia with gamma knife surgery. J Neurosurg. 2005 Jan;102 Suppl:29-33.
