Definitions for trigeminal neuralgia
trigem·i·nal neu·ral·gia

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. trigeminal neuralgia, tic douloureuxnoun

   intense paroxysmal neuralgia along the trigeminal nerve

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. trigeminal neuralgianoun

   A neuropathic disorder of one or both of trigeminal nerves leading to intense pain in parts of the face.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Trigeminal neuralgia

   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. There are two main types: typical and atypical trigeminal neuralgia. The typical form results in episodes of severe, sudden, shock-like pain in one side of the face that lasts for seconds to a few minutes. Groups of these episodes can occur over a few hours. The atypical form results in a constant burning pain that is less severe. Episodes may be triggered by any touch to the face. Both forms may occur in the same person. It is regarded as one of the most painful disorders known to medicine, and often results in depression.The exact cause is unknown, but believed to involve loss of the myelin of the trigeminal nerve. This might occur due to compression from a blood vessel as the nerve exits the brain stem, multiple sclerosis, stroke, or trauma. Less common causes include a tumor or arteriovenous malformation. It is a type of nerve pain. Diagnosis is typically based on the symptoms, after ruling out other possible causes such as postherpetic neuralgia.Treatment includes medication or surgery. The anticonvulsant carbamazepine or oxcarbazepine is usually the initial treatment, and is effective in about 90% of people. Side effects are frequently experienced that necessitate drug withdrawal in as many as 23% of patients. Other options include lamotrigine, baclofen, gabapentin, amitriptyline and pimozide. Opioids are not usually effective in the typical form. In those who do not improve or become resistant to other measures, a number of types of surgery may be tried.It is estimated that 1 in 8,000 people per year develop trigeminal neuralgia. It usually begins in people over 50 years old, but can occur at any age. Women are more commonly affected than men. The condition was first described in detail in 1773 by John Fothergill.

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Trigeminal neuralgia

   Trigeminal neuralgia, also known as prosopalgia, suicide disease, or Fothergill's disease is a neuropathic disorder characterized by episodes of intense pain in the face, originating from the trigeminal nerve. The clinical association between TN and hemifacial spasm is the so-called tic douloureux. It has been described as among the most painful conditions known to mankind. It is estimated that 1 in 15,000 or 20,000 people suffer from TN, although the actual figure may be significantly higher due to frequent misdiagnosis. In a majority of cases, TN symptoms begin appearing more frequently over the age of 50, although there have been cases with patients being as young as three years of age. It is more common in females than males. The trigeminal nerve is a paired cranial nerve that has three major branches: the ophthalmic nerve, the maxillary nerve, and the mandibular nerve. One, two, or all three branches of the nerve may be affected. 10-12% of cases are bilateral. Trigeminal neuralgia most commonly involves the middle branch and lower branch of the trigeminal nerve, but the pain may be felt in the ear, eye, lips, nose, scalp, forehead, cheeks, teeth, or jaw and side of the face.

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Trigeminal Neuralgia

   A syndrome characterized by recurrent episodes of excruciating pain lasting several seconds or longer in the sensory distribution of the trigeminal nerve. Pain may be initiated by stimulation of trigger points on the face, lips, or gums or by movement of facial muscles or chewing. Associated conditions include MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS, vascular anomalies, ANEURYSMS, and neoplasms. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p187)

Matched Categories

1. • Neuralgia

How to pronounce trigeminal neuralgia?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say trigeminal neuralgia in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of trigeminal neuralgia in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of trigeminal neuralgia in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=trigeminal neuralgia
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Trigeminal_Neuralgia
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trigeminal_Neuralgia
4. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=trigeminal neuralgia