Condition Info - BotMed Application

ConditionName

Trigeminal neuralgia

ConditionDescription

Symptoms

Severe, overwhelming “knife-like” facial pain precipitating by:
Chewing, touching the face, even light tough, talking

PhysicalFindings

ClinicalTests

None

RiskFactors

IsRedFlag

IsNPLEX

Consequence

ProgressionFromCondition

Affects 5th CN;
Idiopathic;

TreatmentOptions

PharmOptions

Best I/T: Carbamazepine;
Phenytoin;
Gabapentin;
Seizures medication;
Surgery.

WebLink

https://www.merckmanuals.com/en-ca/professional/neurologic-disorders/neuro-ophthalmologic-and-cranial-nerve-disorders/trigeminal-neuralgia