Trigeminal neuralgia is where?

Written by Gao Yi Shen

Neurosurgery

Updated on June 30, 2025

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Trigeminal neuralgia often presents as pain on one side of the face. The trigeminal nerve consists of three branches: the mandibular, maxillary, and ophthalmic branches. If there is pain and discomfort in the areas served by these nerves, it is classified as trigeminal neuralgia. The location of this pain is around the eyes, upper jaw, and lower jaw, manifesting as brief, extremely intense stabbing or electric shock-like pain. A distinctive feature of trigeminal neuralgia is the trigger point, meaning that suddenly touching this point can induce the onset of trigeminal neuralgia, which is clinically significant.

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Causes of Trigeminal Neuralgia

At present, there is no consensus on the specific causes of trigeminal neuralgia. Most scholars believe that the main cause of trigeminal neuralgia is still due to the presence of a local responsible blood vessel around the trigeminal nerve, which compresses the trigeminal nerve, leading to abnormal discharges of the trigeminal nerve. This results in sudden attacks and sudden stops of severe, knife-like or burning pain, also known as trigeminal neuralgia. In terms of treatment, it mainly involves active drug therapy and some physical therapies, such as massage, manipulation, physiotherapy, and acupuncture. Most patients who experience poor results from conservative treatments can opt for microvascular decompression surgery, which often achieves good therapeutic outcomes.

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Can trigeminal neuralgia be cured completely?

Trigeminal neuralgia manifests as stubborn, intractable pain, but that does not mean we are helpless against it. The treatment of trigeminal neuralgia mainly involves the following aspects. Medication can only relieve symptoms and is not a cure. Radiofrequency ablation can destroy the trigeminal ganglion, but there is also a high probability of recurrence. The principle of Gamma Knife is somewhat similar to radiofrequency ablation, and the possibility of recurrence is also relatively high. Currently, the most effective treatment for a complete cure is surgical treatment, with about 80%-90% of patients with trigeminal neuralgia achieving complete eradication through treatments such as microvascular decompression surgery.

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Trigeminal neuralgia physiotherapy methods

For patients with trigeminal neuralgia, in addition to pharmacological treatment, some physical therapies can also be combined, such as massage, acupressure, physiotherapy, acupuncture, and electrotherapy. These physical therapies can help reduce the incidence of trigeminal neuralgia and improve symptoms. It is recommended to undergo physical therapy under the guidance of a professional physician, which can play a supporting role. Of course, physical therapy cannot replace surgical treatment. If the goal is complete treatment, it is advised to undergo microvascular decompression surgery, which plays a crucial role in alleviating pain and stabilizing the condition. (Please use medication under the guidance of a professional physician and do not self-medicate.)

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Trigeminal neuralgia

Trigeminal neuralgia is very common in clinical practice and its pain is relatively severe. Most cases exhibit a cutting-like or electric shock-like pain, and sometimes burning pain can also occur. The pain process is often very painful, but once the nature of the pain disappears, there are basically no obvious clinical symptoms during the intermission period. Therefore, in practical work and learning, it is essential to avoid triggering trigeminal neuralgia, such as by reducing exposure to cold and hunger, and minimizing chewing hard foods, all of which can reduce the occurrence of trigeminal neuralgia. However, the most important point is that if trigeminal neuralgia persists, it is crucial to visit a hospital for appropriate diagnosis and treatment in order to achieve a relatively good therapeutic effect and reduce the patient's suffering.

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Trigeminal neuralgia is where?

Trigeminal neuralgia often presents as pain on one side of the face. The trigeminal nerve consists of three branches: the mandibular, maxillary, and ophthalmic branches. If there is pain and discomfort in the areas served by these nerves, it is classified as trigeminal neuralgia. The location of this pain is around the eyes, upper jaw, and lower jaw, manifesting as brief, extremely intense stabbing or electric shock-like pain. A distinctive feature of trigeminal neuralgia is the trigger point, meaning that suddenly touching this point can induce the onset of trigeminal neuralgia, which is clinically significant.