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Trigeminal neuralgia: What is it, and what causes it? | Dr. T V Rama Krishna Murthy | CARE Hospitals

Trigeminal neuralgia is a disorder that causes painful sensations on one side of the face equivalent to an electric shock. The trigeminal nerve, which transmits feeling from your face to your brain, is affected by this chronic pain syndrome. Dr. T. V. Rama Krishna Murthy, Consultant Neurosurgeon, CARE Hospitals, HITEC City, Hyderabad, explains what trigeminal neuralgia is and what causes it. He also discusses the treatment options and how we can handle it.