Headaches – commonly called headaches – are felt under the cranial vault excluding the neck and face. Their diagnosis is not always easy. Headaches are one of the first reasons for medical consultation. Headache or headache is a complaint usually linked to minor disorders (fatigue, digestive problem, etc.) and rarely to a serious illness that should not, however, be ignored. Headaches must be qualified according to their age, their mode of onset and various accompanying signs. It is sometimes necessary to resort to additional examinations to define the origin: ophthalmological examination, scanner, MRI, sinus X-ray, dental examination… The evolution of the headaches is variable: they last from a few hours to a few days and the painful attacks can repeat itself for years.

Trigeminal neuralgia, or trigeminal neuralgia, or essential trigeminal neuralgia or formerly known as “Trousseau’s painful tic” (corresponding to a twitching of the face under the effect of pain) or epileptiform neuralgia (Trousseau) is a condition known since the middle of the seventeenth century. It is constituted by damage to the trigeminal nerve, a frequent cause of paroxysmal and recurrent acute headaches (headaches). It causes major pain, which can be very disabling and a source of major psychological distress in severe cases.

At Dr Ghassan Mouhanna Clinic, our priority is relieving your pain first, then work with you to find the deeper causes of the headache. To find out more contact us, or book an appointment