CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINES IN TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA

Abstract

A neurological disorder called trigeminal neuralgia is characterized by intense, sharp, and stabbing pain. Causes pertaining to Pathophysiology, clinical features, and management are still unsettled. An appropriate diagnosis is important for proper management. To identify potential neurovascular contact, MRI should be used in the diagnosis. Correct surgical care is aided by the demonstration of neurovascular etiology. Carbamazapine and oxcarbazepine are the first line drugs to treat trigeminal neuralgia. Early surgical care may be necessary in some trigeminal neuralgia patients who are resistant to pharmacological therapy. The longest-lasting methods of pain treatment or pain independence include microvascular decompression, percutaneous methods, and gamma knife. The development of more efficient and effective treatment options is highly warranted