Daily precautions for patients with trigeminal neuralgia

  The attacks of trigeminal neuralgia are closely related to the way of daily life, therefore, paying attention to some related issues in daily life can reduce or relieve the pain attacks.  Trigeminal neuralgia patients have a lot of triggering factors for pain attacks, such as frequent aggravation of attacks when cold and fire; easy to attack when the trigger point is stimulated, easy to attack when angry, etc. Therefore, we should pay attention to them at ordinary times.  1, the diet should be regular, it is advisable to choose soft and easy to chew food. Patients with pain induced by chewing should eat a liquid diet, do not eat fried things, should not eat irritating, too acidic and too sweet food and cold food; diet should be nutritious, usually should eat more vitamin-rich and detoxifying food; eat more fresh fruits, vegetables and legumes, less fatty meat and more lean meat, food should be light.  2, eat gargle, talk, brush teeth, wash face action should be gentle. In order not to induce plate machine point and cause trigeminal neuralgia. Do not eat irritating foods such as onions.  3, pay attention to head and face warmth, avoid local freezing, moisture, do not use too cold, too hot water to wash the face; usually should maintain emotional stability, should not be excited, should not be fatigued and stay up late, often listen to soft music, calm mood, maintain adequate sleep.  4, keep a happy spirit, avoid mental stimulation; try to avoid touching the “trigger point”; regular living, indoor environment should be quiet, neat, fresh air. At the same time, the bedroom should not be attacked by wind and cold. Appropriate participation in sports, exercise, enhance physical fitness.