Trigeminal Neuralgia

Trigeminal Neuralgia

What is Trigeminal Neuralgia?

Trigeminal neuralgia is an attack of facial pain described as sharp or electrical in sensation. The pain is most commonly felt in the cheekbone, most of the nose, upper lip and upper teeth and, in some people, it also extends to the lower lip, teeth, and chin.

Treatments

• Nerve blocks with drugs such as local anesthetics or ethanol in the management of trigeminal neuralgia.
• Microvascular Decompression Surgery
• Percutaneous Rhizotomy

To learn more about how these treatments can help relieve the pain of your pain conditions, call the office or book an appointment online by visiting the patient center.