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
Definition The trigeminal nerve is one of the most important nerves in the human body. It is counted among the so-called brain nerves. These are characterized by the fact that they all originate directly from the brain stem. The main task of the trigeminal nerve is, in addition to the nervous supply (innervation) of the … Trigeminal Palsy
Associated symptoms The trigeminal nerve is the most important sensitive nerve in the facial area. If paresis or paralysis of the nerve occurs, this has major consequences for the affected patient. Depending on the location of the constriction or injury of the nerve, various failures occur. If a central lesion occurs, i.e. an injury to … Associated symptoms | Trigeminal Palsy
Prognosis In general, trigeminal nerve palsy usually has a good prognosis. If the nerve is narrowed, it can in most cases be surgically removed and the nerve regains full functionality. If the trigeminal nerve or its branches are injured, for example as a result of an accident, the prognosis depends very much on the degree … Prognosis | Trigeminal Palsy
Synonyms Vasovagal syncope, blackout, fainting, circulatory collapse, collapse, blackout before eyes Definition Vegetative syncope is a short-term unconsciousness due to an intrinsically harmless maladjustment of the circulation through the autonomic nervous system in case of emotional stress, exhaustion, long periods of standing still (guardsman) or pain. Due to an excessive activation of the vagus nerve, … Vegetative Syncope
Therapy “Shock positioning”, i.e. the upper body of the affected person is positioned low and the legs are positioned high. This promotes the return flow of the “bagged” blood to the heart and thus also to the brain. Basically, vegetative syncope rarely requires treatment. It is recommended that those affected do cardiovascular training through endurance … Therapy | Vegetative Syncope
