Trigeminal neuralgia is manifested by severe, paroxysmal facial pain. The classical type involves compression of the trigeminal nerve root. Sodium-channel blockers are the first-choice treatment; if they are unsuccessful, vascular decompression or ablative procedures may be used.
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