How to care for trigeminal neuralgia

  Trigeminal neuralgia is a disease that can be easily confused with toothache, migraine and other head diseases, also known as “face pain”, which is a severe pain that occurs in the distribution area of the trigeminal nerve in the face. Trigeminal neuralgia patients should cooperate with doctors once diagnosed and pay more attention to daily care, so how to take care of trigeminal neuralgia in daily life?  Daily care of trigeminal neuralgia: 1. Keep your spirit happy and avoid mental stimulation; eat and rinse your mouth, talk, brush your teeth and wash your face gently so as not to trigger the trigger point and cause trigeminal neuralgia. Try to avoid touching the “trigger point”. Regular living, indoor environment should be quiet, clean and fresh air. Take part in sports and exercise to strengthen your body.  2, diet should be regular, should choose soft, easy to chew food, do not eat fried things, irritating food, seafood products and hot food, etc.; trigeminal neuralgia patients diet should be nutritious, usually should eat more vitamin-rich and detoxifying food. Eat more fresh fruits, vegetables and beans, eat less fatty meat and more lean meat, food to light is appropriate.  3, pay attention to the head, 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, often listen to soft music, calm mood, and maintain adequate sleep.