Trigeminal Neuralgia

What is the prevalence of Trigeminal Neuralgia?

How many people does Trigeminal Neuralgia affect? Does it have the same prevalence in men and women? And in the different countries?

Trigeminal Neuralgia is a debilitating condition characterized by severe facial pain. It affects the trigeminal nerve, which is responsible for transmitting sensations from the face to the brain. The prevalence of Trigeminal Neuralgia is estimated to be around 0.1% to 0.3% of the general population. While it is considered a rare disorder, it can have a significant impact on the quality of life for those affected.

Trigeminal Neuralgia is more commonly found in individuals over the age of 50, with women being slightly more prone to developing the condition than men. The exact cause of Trigeminal Neuralgia is not fully understood, but it is believed to be related to compression or irritation of the trigeminal nerve.

The intense, stabbing pain experienced by individuals with Trigeminal Neuralgia can be triggered by simple activities such as eating, talking, or even a gentle touch to the face. The pain can be excruciating and may last for seconds to minutes, occurring in recurrent episodes.

Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment are crucial in managing Trigeminal Neuralgia. Medications, nerve blocks, and surgical interventions are among the treatment options available to alleviate the pain and improve the quality of life for those affected.

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J Am Dent Assoc. 2016 Jul;147(7):570-576.e2. doi: 10.1016/j.adaj.2016.02.014. Epub 2016 Mar 24. Prevalence of trigeminal neuralgia: A systematic review. De Toledo IP, Conti Réus J, Fernandes M, Porporatti AL, Peres MA, Takaschima A, Linhares MN, Guerra E, De Luca Canto G. Abstract BACKGROUND: The aim of this systematic review was to answer the focused question, "What are the prevalence and the epidemiological characteristics of trigeminal neuralgia in the general population?" TYPES OF STUDIES REVIEWED: This systematic review included observational population-based studies reporting the prevalence of trigeminal neuralgia (TN). The authors developed specific search strategies for LILACS, PubMed, ScienceDirect, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. The authors evaluated the methodological quality of the included studies using criteria from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. RESULTS: Among 728 studies, the authors selected only 3 for inclusion. Two studies were classified as having low risk of bias and 1 as having moderate risk. The sample size ranged from 1,838 to 13,541 adults. This review identified a higher prevalence of TN in women, ranging from 0.03% (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.01-0.08) to 0.3% (95% CI, 0.16-0.55). The maxillary and mandibular branches of the trigeminal nerve were the most affected. The proportion between women and men who had TN was 3 to 1, and those in the age bracket between 37 and 67 years were the most affected. CONCLUSIONS AND PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS: The authors of this review identified a higher prevalence of TN in women older than 40 years that usually affected the maxillary and mandibular branches. Further research is required to validate the prevalence of TN in a well-structured, population-based study without a convenience sample.

6/12/17 by Margo 3125

it affects 1 in 200 000 people. it affects more woman older than 50 and can be linked with MS

7/30/17 by Poison Yvy 2015

Very rare, more common in women and tends to be older people, 40s plus.

8/6/17 by Michelle 2050

I read there are 47,000 in the world of rare diseases it's rare. Mine is even rarer in that it's at my Brian stem and is in remission. I am blessed with only a show of the pain once in a while. Thanks to the Lord.

2/4/18 by James 2500

It affects a small portion of the population less than 1%

2/23/18 by Alicia 2600

It's quite rare. The current stated statistic is that 4.1 persons in 100,000 suffer from this disease. It affects slightly more adult females than adult males, and very rarely does it occur in children. There is some evidence that trigeminal neuralgia often coexists with multiple sclerosis patients.

2/13/20 by Eric 2550

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