Trigeminal neuralgia (TN), a long-term disorder affecting the trigeminal nerve, is a form of debilitating neuropathic pain. Although the underlying pathogenesis of TN is debatable, loss of myelin along the trigeminal nerve due to direct compression from a blood vessel or secondary to other conditions such as multiple sclerosis or stroke is thought to be the principal cause. Paroxysmal sporadic pain, with unilateral onset, is the main phenomenon of TN. TN is typically diagnosed clinically. Medications, surgery, and complementary techniques are among the current therapy options for altering the ...