Trigeminal heuralgia (tic doulourex) is characterized by______________?

Correct answer: C. Sharp, excruciating pain of short duration

  • A. Paralysis of one side of the face
  • B. Uncontrollable twitching of muscles
  • C. Sharp, excruciating pain of short duration
  • D. Prolonged episodes of plain on one side of the face

Explanation

Trigeminal neuralgia causes brief, recurrent attacks of severe electric-shock-like or stabbing pain along one or more divisions of the trigeminal nerve. The attacks are short rather than prolonged, and the disorder is painful rather than paralytic.

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