Swimming does not usually cause trigeminal neuralgia, but it may trigger an attack.
Trigeminal neuralgia is short for primary trigeminal neuralgia, the cause of which has not yet been clearly established. The peripheral theory suggests that the lesion is located in the part of the brain between the semilunar ganglion and the pontine bridge, and is due to compression caused by a variety of reasons; the central theory suggests that it is a kind of sensory epileptic seizure, and the site of abnormal discharges may be in the nucleus of the spinal tract of the trigeminal nerve or the brain stem.
Swimming is a form of aerobic exercise that, in moderation, contributes to physical and mental health and has no direct correlation with the development of trigeminal neuralgia. However, if a person with trigeminal neuralgia swims, a trigeminal neuralgia attack can be triggered when the swimming water is too cold.
Trigeminal neuralgia attacks are characterized by severe electric shock-like, pinprick-like, knife-like or tear-like pain in the upper and lower jaws of the cheeks and tongue, lasting for a few seconds or 1 to 2 minutes, with sudden onset and stopping, and completely normal intervals.
If you have any of the above symptoms, it is recommended that the patient seek timely medical treatment.