Trigeminal neuralgia is an uncommon facial pain syndrome affecting a nerve in the head called the trigeminal nerve. It causes repeated episodes of sudden, extreme, pain like an electric shock on the ...

The Company had previously projected a submission by the end of June 2025. Trigeminal nerve ablation is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that uses radiofrequency (RF) energy to destroy ...

The Company had previously projected a submission by the end of June 2025. Trigeminal nerve ablation is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that uses radiofrequency (RF) energy to destroy abnormal ...

Keep reading to learn how nasal sumatriptan works, who could benefit, and how it compares with other types of sumatriptan.

There continues a significant debate over the best contemporary method for treating trigeminal neuralgia. Glycerol injection into the trigeminal cistern has been used in a consecutive series of ...

Review of the literature on relevant injection procedure found that injury to the sciatic nerve is associated with use of the dorsogluteal site for injection, because the sciatic nerve commonly ...

He explained that medications were typically the first-line treatment for trigeminal neuralgia. I was willing to try anything that might ... He also referred me to a chronic pain clinic to access ...

The first step is knowing what type of headache you are having. Older adults tend to have tension-type, migraine or cervicogenic headaches, an expert says.

Educational videos discussing a general overview of the purpose of nerve blocks, how they are placed, and how to take care of yourself after having one. For any other questions at any time, please ...

Facial nerve paralysis describes weakness in the muscles on one or both sides of your face that causes an inability to smile, blink, or control other facial movements. It happens when the facial nerve ...

Ulnar nerve entrapment happens when there’s pressure on the ulnar nerve. The ulnar nerve travels from the shoulder to the pinky finger. It can cause symptoms like muscle weakness and numbness.

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