26K views · 708 reactions | What causes Trigeminal Neuralgia and how is it treated. | Doctor ASKY | Facebook

Trigeminal neuralgia is primarily caused by nerve compression, often by a blood vessel, leading to demyelination of the trigeminal nerve and subsequent hyperexcitability. This compression, particularly at the trigeminal root entry zone in the brainstem, disrupts normal nerve function, resulting in sharp, electric shock-like pain. | Dr. Najeeb

Welcome back to another #AnatomyDissected! Olivia Murray kicks off the new year with a video on CNV (the trigeminal nerve), which is responsible for providing sensation to the face, in addition to innervating the muscles of mastication. By the end of this video you will be able to: - Identify the trigeminal root. - Explore the course and functions of each of the 3 branches of the trigeminal nerve. - Understand some of the common clinical conditions associated with this nerve. As always, you can

Trigeminal nerve #NerveHealth #anatomy 👨‍⚕️🧠 | Dr. Ishtiaque Arafat