Trigeminal Neuralgia
The so-called painful tic corresponds to trigeminal neuralgia, a disorder of the nerve that transmits sensation from the face and that produces episodes of intense, sudden pain in that area.
How it presents: The pain is usually described as stabbing or like an electric shock, affects one side of the face, and can be triggered by everyday actions such as talking, chewing, or touching the face.
Common causes: In many cases it is related to irritation or compression of the trigeminal nerve, although it can be due to various situations.
Which specialist treats it? The neurologist is the appropriate professional to study this type of facial pain. When the discomfort is recurrent and interferes with daily life, seeking a specialized evaluation is advisable.
Specialties that treat trigeminal neuralgia
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in trigeminal neuralgia
Dr. German Ernesto Venegas Zambrano
Dr. Pablo Rodrigo Guadarrama Bledt
Dr. Marco Antonio Quijada Lamadrid
Dr. José Guillermo Cira González
Dr. Arturo Emmanuelle Colin Tovar
Dr. Eiliana Palacios Gutiérrez
Dr. Jorge Adrian Garduño Rojas
Dr. Gabriel Jesús Salazar Estrella
Dr. Jorge Armando Armeaga Martínez
Dr. Samuel Rodríguez Martínez
Dr. Angélica Gutiérrez Fernández
Dr. Said Alejandro De La Cruz Rey
Dr. Liliana Elizabeth Moreno Sánchez
Dr. Jorge Humberto Arrieta Castro
Dr. Omar Yassef Antúnez Montes
Dr. Christian Youngjin Lee Ahn
Dr. Diana Yaneth Barrera Salvatierra
Dr. Susana Teresa Villalobos Rodriguez
Dr. Jose de Jesus Garcia Lopez
Dr. Ruben Michaus Andrade
Frequently asked questions
What is trigeminal neuralgia?
The so-called painful tic corresponds to trigeminal neuralgia, a disorder of the nerve that transmits sensation from the face and that produces episodes of intense, sudden pain in that area.
Which doctor treats trigeminal neuralgia?
Trigeminal Neuralgia is usually treated by specialists in emergency physician.