Symptoms of Trigeminal neuralgia
Symptoms of Trigeminal neuralgia
The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources
for Trigeminal neuralgia includes the 33
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Medical Books Excerpts
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- "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
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- "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
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- Tics
- "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
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- "The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult" (2008)
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Trigeminal neuralgia:
Signs and symptoms
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
Typically, the patient reports a searing or burning pain that occurs in lightninglike jabs and lasts from 1 to 15 minutes (usually 1 to 2 minutes) in an area innervated by one of the divisions of the trigeminal nerve, primarily the superior mandibular or maxillary division. The pain rarely affects more than one division and seldom the first division (ophthalmic) or both sides of the face. It affects the second (maxillary) and third (mandibular) divisions of the trigeminal nerve equally. (See Trigeminal nerve function and distribution.)
These attacks characteristically follow stimulation of a trigger zone, usually by a light touch to a hypersensitive area, such as the tip of the nose, the cheeks, or the gums. Although attacks can occur at any time, they may follow a draft of air, exposure to heat or cold, eating, smiling, talking, or drinking hot or cold beverages. The frequency of attacks varies greatly, from many times a day to several times a month or year. Between attacks, most patients are free from pain, although some have a constant, dull ache. No patient is ever free from the fear of the next attack.
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Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Tic disorders:
Signs and symptoms
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
Assessment findings vary according to the type of tic disorder. Inspection, coupled with the patient’s history, may reveal the specific motor or vocal patterns that characterize the tic as well as the frequency, complexity, and precipitating factors. The patient or his family may report that the tics occur sporadically many times per day. (See Stress disorders with physical signs.)
Note whether certain situations exacerbate the tics. All tic disorders may be exacerbated by stress, and they usually diminish markedly during sleep. The patient also may report that they occur during activities that require concentration, such as reading or sewing.
Determine whether the patient can control the tics. Most patients can do so, with conscious effort, for short periods.
Psychosocial assessment may reveal underlying stressful factors, such as problems with social adjustment, lack of self-esteem, and depression.
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Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Trigeminal neuralgia:
Signs and symptoms
(Handbook of Diseases)
Typically, the patient reports a searing or burning pain that occurs in lightning-like jabs and lasts from 1 to 15 minutes (usually 1 to 2 minutes) in an area innervated by one of the divisions of the trigeminal nerve, primarily the superior mandibular or maxillary division.
The pain rarely affects more than one division, and seldom the first division (ophthalmic) or both sides of the face. It affects the second (maxillary) and third (mandibular) divisions of the trigeminal nerve equally. (See Trigeminal nerve distribution and function.)
These attacks characteristically follow stimulation of a trigger zone, usually by a light touch to a hypersensitive area, such as the tip of the nose, the cheeks, or the gums. Although attacks can occur at any time, they may follow a draft of air, exposure to heat or cold, eating, smiling, talking, or drinking hot or cold beverages.
The frequency of attacks varies greatly, from many times a day to several times a month or year. Between attacks, most patients are pain-free, although some have a constant, dull ache. No patient is ever free from the fear of the next attack.
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Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003
Tic disorders:
Signs and symptoms
(Handbook of Diseases)
Assessment findings vary according to the type of tic disorder. Inspection, coupled with the patient’s history, may reveal the specific motor or vocal patterns that characterize the tic, as well as the frequency, complexity, and precipitating factors. The patient or his family may report that the tics occur sporadically many times a day.
Note whether certain situations exacerbate the tics. All tic disorders may be exacerbated by stress, and they usually diminish markedly during sleep. The patient also may report that they occur during activities that require concentration, such as reading or sewing.
Determine whether the patient can control the tics. Most patients can, with conscious effort, control them for short periods.
Psychosocial assessment may reveal underlying stressful factors, such as problems with social adjustment, lack of self-esteem, and depression.
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Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003
Article Excerpts About Symptoms of Trigeminal neuralgia:
Trigeminal
neuralgia is characterized by a sudden, severe, electric shock-like or
stabbing pain typically felt on one side of the jaw or cheek.
The disorder
is more common in women than in men and rarely affects anyone younger than
50.
The attacks of pain, which generally last several seconds and may be
repeated one after the other, may be triggered by talking, brushing teeth,
touching the face, chewing, or swallowing. The attacks may come and go
throughout the day and last for days, weeks, or months at a time, and then
disappear for months or years.
(Source: excerpt from NINDS Trigeminal Neuralgia Information Page: NINDS)
Trigeminal neuralgia as a Cause of Symptoms or Medical Conditions
When considering symptoms of Trigeminal neuralgia, it is also important to consider Trigeminal neuralgia as a possible cause of other medical conditions.
The Disease Database lists the following medical conditions that Trigeminal neuralgia may cause:
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Trigeminal neuralgia: Onset and Incubation
Onset of Trigeminal neuralgia: middle age or later life
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and may not be the full list of Trigeminal neuralgia signs or Trigeminal neuralgia symptoms.
Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Trigeminal neuralgia may vary on an individual basis for each patient.
Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they
are indeed Trigeminal neuralgia symptoms.
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