Trigeminal Neuralgia

Overview

Trigeminal neuralgia, or tic douloureux, is a nervous system disorder that affects your trigeminal nerve, the nerve that relays sensory information from areas of your face to your brain. This condition causes intense, stabbing pain in areas of your face.

Why choose Mayo Clinic for trigeminal neuralgia

• Experience. Mayo Clinic doctors trained in brain and nervous system conditions (neurologists), brain and nervous system surgery (neurosurgeons), brain imaging (neuroradiology) and dental specialties have experience diagnosing and treating trigeminal neuralgia. Doctors will work with you to determine the most appropriate treatment for your condition.
• Team approach. Mayo Clinic doctors work together to evaluate and treat your condition.
• Surgical expertise. Mayo Clinic neurosurgeons have expertise and experience performing complex surgical procedures such as stereotactic radiosurgery and microvascular decompression.
• Research. Mayo Clinic doctors conduct research in diagnosis and treatment options for trigeminal neuralgia.

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., is ranked among the Best Hospitals for neurology and neurosurgery by U.S. News & World Report.

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