Nevralgia del trigemino

Trigeminal neuralgia: An expert's guide | Top Doctors

Dr Roshan Thawale
2024-04-24

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. Mostrare di più

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

Dr James Blackburn
2024-04-23

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. Mostrare di più

An expert guide: What is Gamma Knife radiation therapy?

Mr Neil Kitchen
2024-04-23

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. Mostrare di più

Extreme pain: glossopharyngeal neuralgia

Professor Keyoumars Ashkan
2024-04-23

Some people may experience extreme stabbing or an electric-shock type of pain at the throat, tongue, tonsil and ears. This condition is known as glossopharyngeal neuralgia. We've asked one of our top neurosurgeons Professor Keyoumars Ashkan to explain how the condition is treated. Mostrare di più