The trigeminal nerve is responsible for carrying sensations from the face toward the brain – any stimulation that is felt on the face is caused by the signal carried from the face to the brain through this nerve. The trigeminal nerve is the fifth cranial nerve that holds a direct connection between the brain and […]
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Trigeminal neuralgia is a relatively rare condition. The disease is also known as tic douloureux and results in chronic pain that affects various parts of the patient’s head. Trigeminal neuralgia is caused by an issue that affects the 5th cranial nerve, also known as the trigeminal nerve, hence the name “Trigeminal neuralgia.” This particular nerve […]