Trigeminal neuralgia overview

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Trigeminal neuralgia is a neuropathic disorder of the trigeminal nerve that causes episodes of intense pain in the eyes, lips, nose, scalp, forehead, and jaw.