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Amritsar Pain Spine & Arthritis CentreFacial Pain & Trigeminal Neuralgia Care

Trigeminal neuralgia specialist care in Amritsar

Facial pain can feel like an electric shock. It deserves a precise diagnosis.

Dr Bhavneet Singh provides focused evaluation for trigeminal neuralgia and a stepwise plan—from medicines to image-guided procedures such as radiofrequency treatment when clinically appropriate.

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Trigeminal neuralgia illustration showing the three facial branches of the trigeminal nerve — Three facial branches. One nerve. A treatment plan tailored to the pain pattern.

Hindi + English patient guide

Understand trigeminal neuralgia in under two minutes.

Watch how the V1, V2 and V3 branches relate to facial pain, which everyday activities can trigger attacks, and when specialist treatment may be considered.

1 min 29 sec · Hindi + English · SubtitledAsk about facial pain

⚡ Sudden, shock-like facial pain◌ Often affects one side↗ Triggered by light touch or movement◇ Pain-free gaps can occur

What is trigeminal neuralgia?

A facial sensory nerve becomes over-reactive.

The trigeminal nerve carries feeling from the face to the brain. In classical trigeminal neuralgia, a nearby blood vessel may press on the nerve near the brainstem and damage its protective covering, allowing pain signals to misfire.

Trigeminal nerve distribution showing the V1 ophthalmic, V2 maxillary and V3 mandibular facial regions — The three sensory divisions of the trigeminal nerve. Trigeminal neuralgia most commonly causes sudden, electric-shock pain in the V2 or V3 distribution on one side of the face.

Ophthalmic branch

Forehead, scalp and area around the eye.

Maxillary branch

Cheek, upper lip, upper teeth and side of the nose.

Mandibular branch

Lower jaw, lower lip and part of the tongue.

Everyday trigeminal neuralgia triggers including face washing, tooth brushing, eating, makeup and cool air

Everyday triggers

Small movements can set off intense pain.

01 Brushing teeth
02 Washing the face
03 Eating or talking
04 Shaving or makeup
05 A cool breeze

Treatment options

The right treatment starts with the right diagnosis.

Dental pain, sinus disease, migraine and other nerve conditions can sometimes resemble trigeminal neuralgia. Assessment may include a neurological examination, review of medicines and MRI when indicated.

Clinician discussing trigeminal nerve anatomy, MRI findings and treatment planning with a patient — Diagnosis first: match the pain pattern, examination and imaging to the safest appropriate treatment.

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First line
Medicines
Medicine choices are tailored to each patient after clinical assessment. Doses and side effects need clinical supervision.
2
Selected cases
Targeted procedures
Nerve blocks or radiofrequency procedures may be discussed when medicines are ineffective, unsuitable or poorly tolerated.
3
Neurosurgical options
MVD or radiosurgery
Microvascular decompression, balloon compression or stereotactic radiosurgery may suit particular patients.

Read the independent NHS treatment overview ↗

Focused procedure

Radiofrequency treatment of the trigeminal ganglion

A fine needle is guided through the cheek toward the trigeminal (Gasserian) ganglion. Sensory testing helps identify the pain-carrying branch. Controlled radiofrequency energy then reduces its ability to transmit pain.

Image-guided needle placementBranch-specific sensory testingUsually a day-care procedure

Potential benefit and limits: the procedure may reduce facial-pain attacks in appropriately selected patients, but it is not a guaranteed or permanent cure. Pain can recur and further treatment may be needed.

Sensation and consent: numbness or altered facial sensation can occur because the treatment changes pain-signal transmission. The expected benefit, alternatives and individual risks must be discussed after assessment and before informed consent.

Medical illustration of image-guided radiofrequency needle placement toward the trigeminal ganglion

Plan

Confirm the diagnosis, branch involved, imaging and medicine history.

Target

Guide the needle toward the ganglion under imaging.

Test

Use sensory stimulation to match the painful facial area.

Treat

Apply controlled energy and review comfort and sensation.

What does the data show?

Strong immediate relief is possible. Long-term results vary.

Good medical decisions need both the upside and the limits. These links open the original PubMed records so patients can review the evidence directly.

Clinical research, outcome review and follow-up discussion for trigeminal neuralgia treatment — Evidence guides the conversation, but expected benefit and risk must still be personalised.

Long-term cohort · 89 patients86.6–100%

Immediate success across the major branch groups studied; pain-free duration differed by the divisions involved.

Open the study ↗Meta-analysis · 6,391 patients18 studies

This analysis compared pain relief, recurrence and complications across several procedures for trigeminal neuralgia.

Open the meta-analysis ↗Systematic review · 5 trialsRCT evidence

Both peripheral and ganglion radiofrequency approaches were effective; outcomes and side-effect patterns differed.

Open the review ↗

Study results describe groups, not a promise of an individual outcome. Suitability and expected benefit depend on diagnosis, nerve division, prior treatment and overall health.

Your pain physician

Dr Bhavneet Singh

MBBS, MD Anaesthesia

Punjab Medical Council Registration No. 46489

Focused assessment for facial pain, clear explanation of the diagnosis, medicine optimisation and minimally invasive pain procedures when appropriate.

01 Listen to the pain pattern02 Exclude important mimics03 Match treatment to the person

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Quick answers

Common questions

Patient discussing facial pain questions with a clinician using a trigeminal nerve diagram

Is every facial pain trigeminal neuralgia?

No. Dental, sinus, jaw-joint, migraine and other nerve conditions can look similar. A careful history and examination matter.

Will an MRI be needed?

An MRI is often considered to look for vascular compression and to exclude other causes. The decision depends on your symptoms and prior imaging.

Is radiofrequency a permanent cure?

It can provide meaningful relief, but pain may recur over time. It intentionally changes sensation in the treated branch and requires an individual risk–benefit discussion.

What should I bring to the consultation?

Bring prescriptions, MRI reports or discs, dental records if relevant, a medicine list and notes about triggers, attack duration and the exact facial area affected.

Are online consultations available?

Yes. Online consultations are available for suitable cases. Send an enquiry on WhatsApp to arrange an appointment and share any relevant records.

Which doctor treats trigeminal neuralgia in Amritsar?

A pain physician or neurologist can assess the facial-pain pattern, review medicines and arrange appropriate imaging or referral. Dr Bhavneet Singh provides pain-medicine assessment at Amritsar Pain Spine & Arthritis Centre in Putlighar.

Appointments in Amritsar

Let’s understand the pain before choosing the procedure.

Send a short WhatsApp message with the affected side, pain area, triggers, duration and current medicines.

Patient preparing facial pain notes and arranging a specialist appointment by phone

Amritsar Pain Spine & Arthritis Centre

GT Road, Near Railway Workshop
Putlighar, Amritsar, Punjab – 143001

₹300 OPD consultationOnline consultation availableHome medicine dispensing availableTimings Monday to Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

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