Trigeminal Neuralgia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments | CAR

Trigeminal Neuralgia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments | CARE Hospitals | Dr. Gaurav Agarwal

Trigeminal neuralgia (TN or TGN), also called Fothergill Disease, Tic Douloureux, or Trifacial Neuralgia, is a long-term pain disorder that affects the trigeminal nerve, the nerve responsible for sensation in the face and motor functions such as biting and chewing. It is a form of neuropathic pain. Dr Gaurav Agarwal, Anaesthesiologist at CARE Hospitals in Bhubaneswar, discusses Trigeminal neuralgia and its causes. He also explains the symptoms and treatments for it.