What Causes Trigeminal Neuralgia? Risk Factors, Triggers, And More
Imagine a condition where brushing a stray hair off of your cheek causes excruciating and debilitating pain, pain that is unresponsive to pain medication and lasts long after the light touch has stopped. This is a brief glimpse into the mysterious pain of trigeminal neuralgia. Understanding what causes trigeminal neuralgia can lead to a proper diagnosis and successful treatment of pain. Here’s what you need to know.