Dr. John D. Lipani provides state-of-the-art neurosurgery in New Jersey, including trigeminal neuralgia treatment. Trigeminal neuralgia is chronic facial pain that affects the trigeminal nerve (facial sensory nerve). One of the main causes of trigeminal neuralgia is due to a blood vessel that presses upon the trigeminal nerve near the brain stem. This pressure results in an abnormal pain signal transmitted by the trigeminal nerve to the brain. Multiple sclerosis is another potential cause of trigeminal neuralgia, which also results in abnormal transmission of pain along the trigeminal nerve.
Trigeminal neuralgia typically produces sharp bouts of intense, lancinating pain on one side of the face. Less often, trigeminal neuralgia symptoms may present as an aching and/or burning sensation. Activities involving the face including brushing teeth, putting on makeup, face washing, swallowing and even being out on a windy day may trigger trigeminal neuralgia symptoms.
Dr. Lipani specializes in trigeminal neuralgia treatment including both surgical and nonsurgical radiosurgery treatment for trigeminal neuralgia. These treatment options are only pursued in patients when medical therapy has failed to control symptoms or is no longer tolerated. Since trigeminal neuralgia tends to be a progressive disorder, it will likely become resistant to medication eventually. As a trigeminal neuralgia specialist, Dr. Lipani has the experience, knowledge and expertise to treat trigeminal neuralgia effectively and safely.
For more information on trigeminal neuralgia surgery and trigeminal neuralgia radiosurgery, contact the office of Dr. John D. Lipani at (609)-890-3400 today!
