Frequently Asked Questions
What function does the trigeminal nerve perform ?
Out of the twelve pairs of cranial nerves, the trigeminal nerve is the fifth pair. One of them traverses the right side of the face whereas the other traverses the left side.
The trigeminal nerve takes account of feeling sensations in the face.
Name the divisions of the trigeminal nerve
It is a sensory nerve that splits into three divisions namely - ophthalmic, maxillary, and mandibular.
What causes trigeminal neuralgia ?
The trigeminal nerve at the base of the brain when gets pressed by a blood vessel, it causes pain.
Trigeminal neuralgia can also occur when the myelin sheath of the nerve gets destroyed or as a result of diseases like multiple sclerosis.
Therefore it is easier to say that trauma to the trigeminal nerve causes trigeminal nerve. This trauma could be also due to tumors pressing against the nerve or even injuries to the nerve. A stroke can also trigger this disease.
Trigeminal neuralgia can also occur when the myelin sheath of the nerve gets destroyed or as a result of diseases like multiple sclerosis.
Therefore it is easier to say that trauma to the trigeminal nerve causes trigeminal nerve. This trauma could be also due to tumors pressing against the nerve or even injuries to the nerve. A stroke can also trigger this disease.
What is the Ayurvedic interpretation of trigeminal neuralgia ?
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There is a group of diseases in Ayurveda known as sarvagata roga that comprises diseases of the face. One disease among the sarvagata roga is vataparyaya. This disease is correlated to trigeminal neuralgia.
Mention the ayurvedic methods of treating trigeminal neuralgia
The following treatments can be administered in patients with trigeminal neuralgia :
● Langhana (fasting) for four days
● Snehapana (internal administration of oil) on the fifth day with Triphala ghrta
● Mild sudation
● Siravyadha - puncturing the vein in the forehead region
● Purgation
● Dhumapanam with Guggulu (inhalation of medicated smoke)
● Nasya (instillation of medicated nasal drops)
The treatment can be altered depending on the condition of the patient and the disease.
● Snehapana (internal administration of oil) on the fifth day with Triphala ghrta
● Mild sudation
● Siravyadha - puncturing the vein in the forehead region
● Purgation
● Dhumapanam with Guggulu (inhalation of medicated smoke)
● Nasya (instillation of medicated nasal drops)
The treatment can be altered depending on the condition of the patient and the disease.