What is cranial neuralgia?

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Neuralgias are a group of disorders. These are pains that are related to the cranial nerves that go to different areas of the head and the face, pharynx and ear.

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Postherpetic neuralgia is the most common type of neuralgia in the United States. Approximately 1 in...

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Neuralgia itself is not a life-threatening condition. However, it is sometimes the result of a tumor...

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Trigeminal neuralgia is severe pain caused by compression of a nerve.

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There isn't always much you can do to care for someone with neuralgia. Your main responsibility will...

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Neuralgia

The term neuralgia is used to describe pain that radiates along the path of a nerve. In some cases the cause is unknown, but the condition can be caused by some drugs, irritation from chemicals, kidney problems, diabetes, infections, pressure on nerves or from an injury. Trigeminal neuralgia is the most common type and involves facial pain. Neuralgia can occur at any age, but it is most common among the elderly. Neuralgia is not life-threatening, but the pain can be severe. A pain specialist can suggest ways to control the pain.

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