Trigeminal neuralgia; It is a severe and sudden onset facial pain. This pain is felt in the face area where the nerve called nervus.trigeminus spreads. It can last from a few seconds to a minute. The pain usually involves the lower part of one half of the face.
It can start spontaneously, or it can occur as a result of stimulation of a trigger point in the face and mouth. This can occur by touching the trigger point, ingesting cold or hot liquids, or by exposure to wind. It may also start with talking, chewing, or other facial movements.
Its recurrence is typically paroxysmal. Periods of pain become more frequent over time and may spread to areas larger than a trigeminal branch.
Although the clinical findings are the same, the proposed etiological agents and possible pathophysiological mechanisms are different.
The diagnosis of trigeminal neuralgia can be made by anamnesis from the history. It is significant that the trigger point is indicated by the patient. Along with physical and neurological examination, advanced neuroradiological examinations should be performed in order to eliminate the suspicion of a space-occupying formation.
Acupuncture treatment can be applied to patients with primary trigeminal neuralgia of unknown cause.
At least 10 sessions of acupuncture allow us to make a decision about the outcome of the treatment.
Shorter treatments should not judge the success or failure of acupuncture.
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