Trigeminal neuralgia_______________?

Correct answer: A. Does not disturb the patient during sleep

  • A. Does not disturb the patient during sleep
  • B. Can be treated with NSAID's
  • C. Always bilateral in distribution
  • D. Is a hereditary condition

Explanation

Trigeminal neuralgia usually consists of brief, electric-shock-like unilateral attacks that commonly do not awaken the patient from sleep. NSAIDs are generally ineffective, and the condition is not always bilateral or hereditary.

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