Trigeminal neuralgia (TN or TGN), also called Fothergill disease, tic douloureux, or trifacial neuralgia, is a long-term pain disorder that affects the trigeminal nerve, [6][1] the nerve …

Dec 28, 2023 · Trigeminal neuralgia (try-JEM-ih-nul nu-RAL-juh) is a condition that causes intense pain similar to an electric shock on one side of the face. It affects the trigeminal nerve, …

Trigeminal neuralgia is a chronic pain disorder that causes intense pain attacks in your face. It happens when your trigeminal nerve is damaged or irritated. Several treatment options can …

Mar 25, 2025 · The trigeminal nerves are a pair of cranial nerves that connect the brain and brain stem to different parts of the face. The trigeminal nerves have three branches that send and …

May 28, 2025 · What is trigeminal neuralgia? Trigeminal neuralgia, also known as tic douloureux, is a painful disorder of a nerve in the face called the trigeminal nerve or fifth cranial nerve.

Trigeminal neuralgia is severe facial pain due to malfunction of the fifth cranial nerve (trigeminal nerve). This nerve carries sensory information from the face to the brain and controls the …

Penn Medicine’s network of doctors offers expert care for trigeminal neuralgia and the facial pain it causes. Learn about the symptoms and types of TN.

Sep 24, 2024 · Each trigeminal nerve splits into three branches, controlling the feeling for different parts of your face. They are: The ophthalmic branch controls your eye, upper eyelid, and …

Sep 4, 2022 · Trigeminal neuralgia is a chronic condition that causes sudden, severe facial pain due to irritation of the trigeminal nerve. Patients experience frequent, sharp, and electric-like …

Jun 11, 2025 · The trigeminal nerve, or the fifth cranial nerve, sends signals to parts of the head and face. The nerve can be irritated by different conditions, such as tumors, infection, or …