Trigeminal neuralgia, although most commonly found in middle-aged and elderly people, but clinical findings of all ages can be people suffering from trigeminal neuralgia, so 15-year-old also trigeminal neuralgia, the emergence of this symptom, should be timely medical treatment.
Trigeminal neuralgia refers to recurrent paroxysmal, transient, severe pain in the distribution area of the trigeminal nerve, there are primary trigeminal neuralgia and secondary trigeminal neuralgia, trigeminal neuralgia at the age of 15 years old, you should go to the hospital to find out the triggers first.
For example, 88% of primary trigeminal neuralgia can be explained by vascular compression, and the application of microvascular decompression has a good therapeutic effect. Secondary trigeminal neuralgia can be caused by tumors, aneurysms, and cholesteatomas in the brainstem, etc. Patients need to clarify the cause of the disease first, and then start the root cause of the disease, and the pain medication can be chosen from Carbamazepine, Oxcarbazepine, and so on.
Trigeminal neuralgia has no age or gender difference, anyone can have trigeminal neuralgia, even at the age of 15, it is recommended to consult a doctor in a timely manner, and follow the doctor’s instructions for the use of medication.