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
Are there any over-the-counter drugs available for treatment? The drugs that effectively combat the pain of trigeminal neuralgia are antiepileptic drugs, which are available only on prescription and are not available in pharmacies without a prescription. One can also try to reduce the pain with over-the-counter homeopathic remedies, such as Arsenicum album. However, the effectiveness … Are there any over-the-counter drugs available for treatment? | Trigeminal Neuralgia
Alternative healing methods in the therapy of trigeminal neuralgia There are a number of alternative healing methods that can be used for trigeminal neuralgia. The benefits of some of these procedures have not been scientifically proven, but are based on the experience reports of those affected. Among the alternative treatment methods are: Acupuncture Osteopathy Homeopathy … Alternative healing methods in the therapy of trigeminal neuralgia | Trigeminal Neuralgia
Prognosis During the course of the disease spontaneous healing is possible, at least temporarily the disease can be controlled with medication. If the drug therapy fails, surgical procedures are available, which in most cases show a good success. Trigeminal neuralgia is not a curable disease in the classical sense. The aim is to provide the … Prognosis | Trigeminal Neuralgia
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