Clinical term
trigeminal neuralgia
Sudden, severe, electric-shock-like facial pain along the trigeminal nerve, often triggered by touch, chewing or cold air.
Reviewed by Dr. Amit Sharma, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon · Last reviewed 3 September 2026
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