ABSTRACT
Nowadays everyone is engaged in their lifestyles and fails to remember healthy diets which are very precious to being healthy. Due to this misfortune all health issues are arising day by day. Causes of health issues put a great impact on our lifestyle .In the same way, Trigeminal neuralgia is a chronic condition which affects the trigeminal nerve. There are a number of treatments involved in the healthcare system such as conventional methods or ayurvedic therapies . The following article defines trigeminal neuralgia, its symptoms, possible causes, diagnosis and ayurvedic treatment as well.
INTRODUCTION
Trigeminal neuralgia consists of 12 pairs of nerves that are directly attached to the brain. It is sudden facial pain which includes teeth, nose, eyes, lips, jaw or gums .It is an unpredictable attack which lasts from 2 second to 2 minute . But a series of attacks may last for days, week or month. Sometimes, it affects one side of the face .Trigeminal nerves are inside our skull that transmit pain from your face, teeth ,and transfer in brain throughout the mouth .Blood vessels cause trigeminal nerves because they press nerves inside the skull . The trigeminal nerve can be affected by some other medical conditions such as multiple sclerosis (MS) or a tumour. It can be treated by using herbal remedies as well as allopathic medicine. But as per ayurveda herbal healthcare system is more advantageous because it is natural or free from side effects. There is no composition of chemicals, preservative or artificial additives.
SYMPTOMS OF TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA
Some common signs of trigeminal neuralgia are discussed below
- Tingling and numbness on face.
- Initially pain is focused on one spot but after some time it spreads in a broad pattern.
- Trouble brushing teeth.
- Realize some difficulties while putting on makeup.
- Feel pain when you touch your face.
- problems in eating or drinking.
- Hardness Difficulty in speaking.
- In males, they feel pain during shaving.
CAUSES OF TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA
Two types of TN are observed in our brain which are primary and secondary. There is no specified cause of TN but it can be concluded by some other painful conditions . Primary TN has been connected to the compression of the nerve ,generally in the root of the head where the spinal cord linkup the brain, usually it can be due to connection among healthy artery and the trigeminal nerve. As it enters into the brain it has a influence on the nerve. On the other hand secondary TN is affected by the cause of tumour, a facial injury, multiple sclerosis. and some other medical condition
Trigeminal Nerve
creates three branches when it leaves the brain and moves inside the skull. These branches helps in regulating sensation . TN’s smallest branches are discussed below
- Ophthalmic(V1)- It includes forehead, nose and eyes.
- Maxillary(V2)- Affects lower eyelid, side nose, and upper teeth
- Mandibular(V3)-In this, jaw, lower teeth, gum and lip are damaged
Diagnosis Of Trigeminal Neuralgia
Diagnosis of TN will depend upon the type of pain, area of pain and risk factor which cause that ache. There is no any specific test for the diagnosis of TN. Generally, doctors will determine your medical history and perform neurological exams to determine the part being affected. Trigeminal neuralgia can be treated by using some tests, injections, medications and surgery.
THE POSSIBLE DIAGNOSIS AND THERAPIES FOR TN
- A neurological examination – In this test , the doctor touches your face to determine the pain, and the affected area where pain is produced .If you find the appearance of trigeminal neuralgia, which TN branch is damaged by it.
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
WHAT IS THE AYURVEDIC VIEW OF TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA
As per ayurveda, TN is caused due to imbalance in vata dosha. Ayurveda correlates TN to Anantavata as per its symptoms. Ayurvedic remedies such as agni rasayana and therapies such as Agnikarma which offers relief from chronic pain. Anantavata is a disease which damages the manya or greeva praswa and produces pain in the eye, root of nose, one side of face and neck .In ayurvedic healthcare system , every medical condition is treatable.
WHAT ARE THE AYURVEDIC TREATMENTS WHICH ARE VALUABLE TO TREAT TN
Ayurvedic treatment is a combination of pure herbs that helps to recover unbalanced vata dosha. Herbals are not managed or examined like medicine. Herbal products are more inexpensive than western medicine.
Currently, most of the people prefer herbal products instead of using conventional drugs because herbal products are free from all types of side effects, it is 100 % natural and safe to use.
Planet ayurveda has proved that Trigeminal neuralgia can be treated by using Trigeminal Neuralgia care pack. This is a set of four products which are extracted from 100% pure or natural herbs .
CONCLUSION
As per planet Ayurveda, herbal products are effective to treat disease but yes Diet also plays a very important role for a healthy lifestyle because it protects us against various Non communicable diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer. Eating a variety of food which are less in sugar, salt, and saturated fat. Some examples of healthy diet may include
