Trigeminal Neuralgia in Older Adults: Pathophysiology, Clinical Features, Differential Diagnosis, and Evidence-Based Care
Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a neuropathic facial pain syndrome characterized by sudden, severe, electric shock–like attacks in the distribution of the trigeminal nerve. Although classically triggered by innocuous stimuli (e.g., touching the face, chewing, brushing teeth, speaking, or wind exposure), the pain is typically brief—seconds to less than two minutes—yet can recur in volleys with… Read More »