Trigeminal neuralgia (TN), also known as tic douloureux, is a chronic pain disorder that affects the fifth cranial or trigeminal nerve. It causes inflammatory conditions due to systemic diseases including Lyme disease, sarcoidosis, and multiple sclerosis. There is also an association with collagen vascular diseases including systemic lupus erythematosus and scleroderma. The condition is treated on an outpatient basis, except till neurosurgical intervention is required. Its management must be cus More
