Trigeminal Neuralgia Flashcards
1
Q
What is a typical patient suffering from trigeminal neuralgia?
A
A patient over the age of 50.
2
Q
What are the typical features of trigeminal neuralgia?
A
Recurrent episodes of one sided, severe, stabbing pain type of headache which worsens by touching the face, eating, talking.
3
Q
Which form of imaging is used to exclude tumour or aneurysm?
A
MRI
4
Q
What is the first line management for trigeminal neuralgia?
A
Carbamazepine
