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By Mr Matthias Radatz
17.07.17
Neurosurgeon
The world's most painful condition? What is trigeminal neuralgia?
Trigeminal neuralgia is a chronic pain condition that can cause searing, sharp pain to suddenly appear on one side of the face, usually due to pressure on the trigeminal nerve, whichcommunicates signals of touch and pain to the brain. How can this pain be treated?