Highland Super Speciality Hospital in Thane has performed two surgical procedures on patients suffering from Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN). TN is a rare neurological condition known for causing severe facial pain, described in medical science as one of the most painful disorders. The condition affects the trigeminal nerve, which distributes sensation to the forehead, cheek, and jaw, and its attacks can be triggered by common activities like talking, eating, or brushing teeth. Due to the intense and debilitating nature of the pain, Trigeminal Neuralgia is sometimes referred to as the ‘suicide disease’. Dr. Chandranath Tiwari, a neurosurgeon at the hospital, clarified that TN is a chronic pain condition primarily affecting one side of the face.
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