MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -Trigeminal neuralgia is sudden, severe facial pain. It’s often described as a sharp shooting pain or like having an electric shock in the jaw, teeth or gums. It usually happens in short, unpredictable attacks that can last from a few seconds to about 2 minutes. The attacks stop as suddenly as they start.

Detailed explanation-2: -As the pain caused by trigeminal neuralgia is often felt in the jaw, teeth or gums, many people with the condition visit a dentist before going to a GP. The dentist will ask you about your symptoms and give you a dental X-ray to help them investigate your facial pain.

Detailed explanation-3: -The trigeminal nerve primarily helps you feel (sensory), although the mandibular nerve branch has both sensory and motor functions. The trigeminal nerve helps with: Biting, chewing and swallowing.

Detailed explanation-4: -Carbamazepine, an anticonvulsant drug, is the most common medication that doctors use to treat TN. Gabapentin, an anticonvulsant drug, which is most commonly used to treat epilepsy or migraines can also treat TN. More items