trigeminal neuralgia

Nasociliary neuralgia (Charlin syndrome) The nasociliary nerve (“nasal lash nerve”) is a side branch of the ophtalmic nerve (1st main branch of the trigeminal nerve) and supplies the eye and nose with sensitive parts. If the inflammation of the nasociliary nerve causes neuralgia, unilateral pain in the corner of the eye occurs. Depending on their … Nasociliary neuralgia (Charlin syndrome) | Inflammation of the facial nerves

Sluder neuralgia Sluder neuralgia is the explanation for some idiopathic facial neuralgia. Nerve fibers of the nerve node “Ganglion pterygopalatinum” are supposed to erroneously stimulate fibers of the nerve trigeminal nerve with its main branches adjacent to it. Inflammation could lead to corresponding damage to the nerve tissue that would allow such an interaction. Atypical … Sluder neuralgia | Inflammation of the facial nerves

Therapy The treatment should focus on relieving the nerve and removing the source of irritation.Only then can the nerve tissue regenerate and the inflammation flatten out. The two main procedures here are drug therapy and surgical intervention. The medication used here is anticonvulsants such as carbamazepine® or valproate®. They contain active ingredients that are also … Therapy | Inflammation of the facial nerves

Inflammation of a facial nerve is usually a very painful affair that requires quick treatment. Inflammation of a nerve in general is called neuritis, and the resulting nerve pain is called neuralgia. Neuralgia can also be caused by non-inflammatory processes. Inflammation can affect various facial nerves. Depending on the area that supplies (innervates) the nerves … Inflammation of the facial nerves