All of the following are true about trigeminal neuralgia EXCEPT______________?

Correct answer: B. it is of throbbing nature

  • A. it is unilateral
  • B. it is of throbbing nature
  • C. it is triggered by touching cheeks, mucosa etc
  • D. occurs in bouts

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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