All of the following are true about trigeminal neuralgia EXCEPT______________?
Correct answer: D. it is of throbbing nature
- A. it is unilateral
- B. occurs in bouts
- C. it is triggered by touching cheeks, mucosa etc
- D. it is of throbbing nature
Explanation
Trigeminal neuralgia produces brief, recurrent, electric-shock-like or stabbing attacks, usually on one side, triggered by light touch or chewing. Throbbing pain is more typical of inflammatory or vascular pain, making it the exception.
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