Have you ever felt facial pain while brushing or applying makeup? If yes, this condition is called Trigeminal neuralgia, where even slight stimulation can cause pain. Experts say that it is a neurological condition that can happen to anyone. There may be severe facial pain for some seconds or minutes. Whenever you are putting on makeup or brushing your teeth, this can take place. So, people mainly face this pain in their teeth, jaw, and the lower side of the face.

Certain medications can treat and manage Trigeminal neuralgia. However, some chronic cases may require surgery and ongoing medications that will control the symptoms. Though there are various treatments for trigeminal neuralgia NYC, permanent treatment of this condition is not guaranteed.

Oral medication 

First, your medical professional will advise you on some medications, such as anticonvulsant medicine. The medications are useful in relieving the nerve pain. These medicines work by slowing down electrical impulses in the nerves, which also reduces the pain.

Microvascular decompression (MVD) surgery

MVD is also one of the popular treatments for trigeminal neuralgia NYC that many people undergo. This is a long-lasting treatment as compared to medications, as it helps approximately 80-85% of patients with this condition. As the name suggests, this is an invasive procedure in which the blood vessel will be removed that connects the trigeminal nerve. 

Gamma knife

If we are talking about new treatments for this condition, then brain stereotactic radiosurgery is the one that most doctors suggest. This is also known as Gamma Knife. This is the least invasive surgery in which the surgeon gives a certain dose of radiation to the trigeminal nerve. 

So, the radiation works by damaging the trigeminal nerve, which stops the pain. Pain relief occurs gradually and may take up to a month. This is the most preferred treatment that many experts suggest. Also, this treatment will be effective for several years. 

Glycerol injections

The health service provider can also suggest glycerol injections. These injections will mainly work by damaging the trigeminal nerve and then blocking pain signals. So, this is also an effective treatment that will help relieve pain. However, there are still some chances of pain returning even after the injection.

To sum up

Trigeminal neuralgia is a rare health condition that can stimulate mild to severe pain in one side of the face. So, patients can receive any of these treatments depending on the severity of the facial pain. If you’re suffering from this neurological condition, book a consultation with New York TMJ & Orofacial Pain for effective solutions and treatments.