Diagnosis The pain, sensitivity and temperature sensation in the facial area are differentiated more precisely by recording the patient’s medical history (anamnesis) and by palpation of the pressure points or Sölder lines. When taking the medical history, the main focus is on the pain characteristics and possible triggers. A subsequent neurological examination serves to exclude … Diagnosis | Trigeminal Neuralgia
Frequency Trigeminal neuralgia occurs with a frequency of about 3 – 10/100000 in the population and is more likely to occur in people over 50 years of age, women are affected somewhat more often than men. Anatomical basis – the trigeminal nerve The trigeminal nerve is the fifth cranial nerve with its three branches on … Frequency | Trigeminal Neuralgia
Introduction Trigeminal neuralgia is one of the painful diseases that often occurs without an underlying cause. Those affected suffer from brief attacks of extreme pain in the facial area. The disease is named after the 5th cranial nerve, the so-called trigemnius nerve, in whose supply area the pain occurs. What are the therapeutic options? In … Trigeminal Neuralgia
