How many nerve block treatments for trigeminal neuralgia are usually done?

Trigeminal neuralgia nerve block treatment should be done several times mainly according to the patient’s condition to make a decision, usually can be done 4~5 times. After the trigeminal nerve block treatment is injected once, the 2nd time is usually chosen to be done one week later, and usually 4~5 consecutive injections are needed; if the pain site changes, the treatment should be done again at the most painful site, and thereafter, the block treatment is usually done once a week. When trigeminal neuralgia develops, the patient will experience unbearable pain in the face, with obvious trigger points and percussion points, and cannot wash his face, brush his teeth, or eat when the condition is severe. When trigeminal neuralgia occurs, it is recommended to go to the neurology department of the hospital in time and choose a reasonable treatment plan under medical guidance.