Trigeminal neuralgia is a condition that causes painful sensations similar to an electric shock on one side of the face. This chronic pain condition affects the trigeminal nerve, which carries sensation from your face to your brain. If you have trigeminal neuralgia, even mild stimulation of your face — such as from brushing your teeth or putting on makeup — may trigger a jolt of excruciating pain.
Facial pain
One side
Stabbing
Sudden attack
common
Face is sore to touch
or Jaw pain
common
Flow of tears
or Red eye
or Runny nose
common
Muscle cramps
At face
common
Headache
On one side of the head
Rapidly developing
Severe
Recurrent
In the temporal region
History of multiple sclerosis
Brain cancer
If you have Trigeminal Neuralgia, then a visit to a neurologist is recommended.
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Neurologist