Neuralgia of the trigeminal nerve, trigeminal neuralgia, Phosergil's disease - all these are names of the same inflammatory process in the facial trigeminal nerve - the most complex of 12 pairs of cranial nerves. Symptoms of inflammation of the trigeminal nerve, the causes and possible treatment options, we consider in this article.
Symptoms of inflammation of the trigeminal nerve
The main symptom of inflammation of the trigeminal facial nerve is a sharp severe pain, usually on the right side of the face. It can be either local or manifested in different areas of the head. Attacks of sudden pain are replaced by a feeling of numbness and tingling of the inflamed place and can last from a few hours to several days. In describing the nature of pain, the words "lomit", "pulls", "burns" are often used. Concomitant signs of inflammation of the trigeminal nerve may be the manifestation of facial asymmetry (omission of the corners of the eyes and mouth, disappearance of the nasolabial fold), a change in taste sensations, involuntary contraction of the facial muscles. Symptom of inflammation of the trigeminal nerve can be dry eyes, lacrimation, dilated pupils.
Causes of inflammation of the trigeminal nerve
Neuralgia of the trigeminal nerve is a fairly common disease. Its main "victims" are women over 50 years old. This is due to the onset of menopause and changes in the hormonal background. Possible inflammation of the trigeminal nerve and during pregnancy. Depending on the cause of the manifestation, the inflammation of the trigeminal nerve is divided into two types:
- primary - the cause is external factors (hypothermia, colds, uncharacteristic physical activity, trauma);
- secondary - is manifested as a consequence of viral infections (otitis media, atherosclerosis , inflammation of arterial walls, vascular crises, dental problems).
As a rule, the main cause of this disease is the defeat of the nerve virus herpes zoster (Herpeszoster). Often for the first time the disease manifests itself as a rash, characteristic of herpes in the course of the trigeminal nerve.
Treatment with traditional medicine methods
When the first symptoms of inflammation of the trigeminal nerve appear, treatment should be started immediately. The beginning should put a visit to the neuropathologist, who will establish the reasons and prescribe the correct drug treatment. In most cases, this treatment consists of the complex administration of drugs:
- painkillers;
- antiviral;
- corticosteroids ;
- vitamin therapy;
- hormonotherapy.
Good results in the treatment of neuralgia give homeopathic preparations of Rosolacritus and Passiflora.
After removing acute symptoms, as a rule, physiotherapy procedures are connected:
- acupuncture;
- warming up;
- laser therapy;
- UHF;
- ozokerite.
Alternative medicine in the treatment of inflammation of the trigeminal nerve
Sometimes it happens that there is no way to get to the doctor. Then you will be able to help out the first aid kit and recipes that our grandmothers used.
- The first aid in the event of pain can be intramuscular injection of ketorol and dry heat.
- One of the most effective ways to relieve an attack can be a half of a hard-boiled chicken egg, attached to a sore spot.
- As a variant of dry heat, you can consider buckwheat, fired in a frying pan and sprinkled with a canvas sack.
- Tincture of a golden mustache can be used in the form of grinding - for this
20 plants to grind the plant and add half a liter of vodka, insist for 10 days in a dark place. Then strain and store in the refrigerator. It is recommended to warm up a little before rubbing. - 1 tbsp. yarrow brew a glass of boiling water and insist for an hour and take 1 tablespoon. 3-4 times a day.
- If you have geraniums at home - pick up the leaves and remember them. Apply to the place of pain, cover with a film and cotton, fasten with a scarf (handkerchief). This procedure should be done in the morning and in the evening. After it, you should lubricate your face with cream, tk. geranium can cause irritation on the skin.
