A Close Look at 4 Possible Causes of Trigeminal Neuralgia
Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a chronic pain condition that causes extreme, sporadic, sudden burning, or shock-like facial pain. The term "trigeminal" refers to the trigeminal nerve, which supplies sensation to the face and mucous membranes of the mouth and nose. TN most commonly involves the second division of this nerve, known as the maxillary division. [...]