India Nervous Systems

Specifications: The Trigeminal nerve transmits sensation from parts of the face to the brain and controls certain muscles, which are involved in chewing. Damage to this nerve causes frequent bursts of sharp, stabbing pain, called Trigeminal neuralgia, in the lip, gum, or cheek on one side of the face.

Attacks also last for some seconds or some minutes and may become more regular over time. In severe cases, the pain may be so intense that the affected person is not able to do anything during the attack. Subsequently, pain generally disappears absolutely.

An attack also occurs spontaneously or is triggered by certain facial movements, like chewing, or by touching a trigger spot on the face. Attacks occasionally occur at night.