Trigeminal neuralgia is also known as the “number one pain in the world”, and many people suffer from it for years without any cure. The typical symptoms of trigeminal neuralgia include: paroxysmal, “lightning-like” pain in the trigeminal nerve distribution area on one side of the face; this typical pain occurs when the trigger area is stimulated; there are periods of remission and exacerbation; the pain is usually more intense in the morning, but does not occur during sleep. Regarding the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia, there are many treatment methods, such as drug therapy, acupuncture therapy, closure therapy, physical therapy, tissue therapy, radiofrequency temperature-controlled thermocoagulation of the semilunar ganglion, microvascular decompression, etc. can be applied in the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia. Among them, drug therapy is one of the preferred methods, and apparent microvascular decompression is the preferred surgical method. Many patients, due to the lack of effective treatment, carry the disease for a long time and take medication for a long time, often the condition is not effectively controlled, but brings great harm to the body. There are many drugs for the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia, some drugs can cause serious consequences when used improperly, such as the commonly used drug carbamazepine, common side effects include dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, nausea, skin allergy rash, and in severe cases, ataxia, diplopia, convulsions, aplastic anemia, liver and kidney function damage, angina pectoris, coma, abnormal mental symptoms, etc. It is contraindicated for pregnant women during pregnancy, so Patients with trigeminal neuralgia should use the drugs safely under the guidance of doctors. Microvascular decompression surgery – the best choice for trigeminal neuralgia treatment Microvascular decompression surgery is a treatment method known to treat trigeminal neuralgia and completely preserve nerve function. Under general anesthesia, a surgical incision is made in the hairline behind the ear to relieve the pressure of the blood vessels on the nerve root, restore the normal function of the trigeminal nerve, and make the pain disappear. The procedure has the advantages of short time, less bleeding, fewer complications, less pain, and quicker results, and the whole procedure is performed under a microscope.