Trigeminal neuralgia: Non-nociceptive pain in facial area
Q. Which of the following statement are correct about trigeminal neuralgia?
1. It is also known as a Tic Douloureaux or Fothergill's disease.
2. It is a nerve disorder that causes abrupt, searing, electric-shock-like facial pains.
3. It is a type of nociceptive pain.- Published on 12 Oct 15a. 1 & 2
b. 1 & 3
c. 2 & 3
d. All
ANSWER: 1 & 2
Trigeminal neuralgia is a type of Non-nociceptive pain. Nociceptive pain is when something very hot touches your skin; specific pain receptors sense the heat. Nociceptive pain is when pain receptors sense temperature, vibration, stretch, and chemicals released from damaged cells. Non-nociceptive pain, or neuropathic pain, comes from within the nervous system itself.
