Which one of the following best describes Trigeminal Neuralgia?
(a) It is a genetic disorder leading to abnormal growth of facial bones
(b) It is a condition involving chronic facial pain due to nerve irritation
(c) It is a chronic skin disease leading to excessive dryness and scaling
(d) It is a degenerative brain disease affecting memory

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Which one of the following best describes Trigeminal Neuralgia?
(a) It is a genetic disorder leading to abnormal growth of facial bones
(b) It is a condition involving chronic facial pain due to nerve irritation
(c) It is a chronic skin disease leading to excessive dryness and scaling
(d) It is a degenerative brain disease affecting memory

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Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a long-lasting pain condition that affects the trigeminal nerve, which sends feelings from the face to the brain. The main sign of TN is sudden, sharp, or electric shock-like pain, usually on one side of the face, often in the jaw or cheek. This pain can be triggered by simple actions like touching the face, eating, drinking, brushing teeth, talking, shaving, or exposure to wind.

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Which one of the following best describes Trigeminal Neuralgia? (a) It is a genetic disorder leading to abnormal growth of facial bones (b) It is a condition involving chronic facial pain due to nerve irritation (c) It is a chronic skin disease leading to excessive dryness and scaling (d) It is a degenerative brain disease affecting memory