What is trigeminal neuritis?

The trigeminal nerve is a mixed nerve, the thickest nerve in the face and the fifth pair of brain nerves. Trigeminal neuritis is an inflammatory disease, mostly due to stress. Trigeminal neuritis has a slow onset, with a gradual onset of pain, especially with significant pressure. In addition to the obvious pain, there may be a burning sensation. Sometimes there may be abnormal or decreased sensation in the face and difficulty in opening the mouth. After suffering from trigeminal neuritis, the patient’s expression is very painful, will rub the face with the hands, some keep a fixed position and do not dare to move, and some even have a flushed face, a runny nose and sweating. This disease is usually treated with neurotrophic drugs, such as vitamin B1,B2, micolette, etc. You can also choose to take prednisone and other hormonal drugs to reduce inflammation. In addition, trigeminal neuritis has many causes. Trigeminal neuritis can easily develop after a cold or after a sinus infection. Trigeminal neuritis can occur after dental surgery or facial surgery. Trigeminal neuritis is also related to the level of excitation of the nerves in the brain. Therefore, if you suffer from trigeminal neuritis, you must go to a regular tertiary hospital as soon as possible to be treated under the guidance of a doctor, and do not use medication privately.