Trigeminal neuralgia
Alternative names:
tic douloureux
Definition:
Trigeminal neuralgia, also known as tic douloureux, is an extremely painful inflammation of the trigeminal nerve which causes severe facial pain and spasm of the facial muscles on the involved side. See also facial tics.
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