Neuralgia del trigémino

Trigeminal neuralgia – how ‘the worst pain known to man’ can be managed

Por Dr James Blackburn
2024-04-19

Trigeminal neuralgia is a chronic pain condition that affects the trigeminal nerve, which is located on the face. It is described as being brief, short-lasting episodes of pain that are electrical or stabbing in nature in one or more divisions of the trigeminal nerve on the face. This is an extremely debilitating condition and it is one that Dr Jim Blackburn, a pain medicine specialist, is an expert in diagnosing and treating. Ver más

Trigeminal neuralgia: An expert's guide | Top Doctors

Por Dr Roshan Thawale
2024-04-19

In his latest online article, renowned London-based Dr Roshan Thawale explains trigeminal neuralgia. This is a neuropathic condition, involves the trigeminal nerve—a major nerve originating from the brain—sending faulty signals, thus perceiving ordinary signals as excruciating pain. Regarded as one of the most agonising conditions known to man, it can lead to severe mental distress and even self-harm in some cases. Ver más

An expert guide: What is Gamma Knife radiation therapy?

Por Mr Neil Kitchen
2024-04-19

In this expert guide to Gamma Knife radiation therapy, leading consultant neurosurgeon Mr Neil Kitchen sheds light on the applications of this cutting-edge treatment. Ver más

¿La condición más dolorosa del mundo? ¿Qué es la neuralgia del trigémino?

Por Mr Matthias Radatz
2024-04-17

La neuralgia del trigémino es una condición crónica del dolor que puede causar un dolor abrasador y agudo que de repente aparece en un lado de la cara, generalmente debido a la presión sobre el nervio trigémino, que comunica señales de tacto y dolor al cerebro. ¿Cómo se puede tratar este dolor? Ver más