Trigeminal Neuralgia Treatment in Bangalore
Expert microvascular decompression (MVD) and Gamma Knife for trigeminal neuralgia in Bangalore.
Trigeminal neuralgia is a chronic pain condition causing sudden, severe electric shock-like facial pain triggered by everyday activities like eating, speaking, or touching the face. It is caused by compression of the trigeminal nerve, usually by a blood vessel. Microvascular decompression (MVD) — moving the offending blood vessel away from the nerve — is the most effective long-term treatment, with 80–90% of patients experiencing immediate pain relief. Bangalore's neurosurgeons have extensive MVD experience.
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Symptoms of Trigeminal Neuralgia
Sudden, severe, electric shock-like facial pain lasting seconds to minutes
Pain triggered by eating, speaking, brushing teeth, or light touch
Pain on one side of the face (rarely both sides)
Pain in the cheek, jaw, teeth, gums, or lips
Periods of remission followed by recurrence
Fear of triggering pain leading to poor nutrition and social isolation
Causes & Risk Factors
Blood vessel (usually superior cerebellar artery) compressing the trigeminal nerve root
Multiple sclerosis — demyelination of the trigeminal nerve
Tumour compressing the trigeminal nerve
Arteriovenous malformation
Idiopathic (no identifiable cause in some cases)
Treatment Options
Trigeminal Neuralgia Treatment in Bangalore
Bangalore's top neurosurgery hospitals offer the full spectrum of treatment options for Trigeminal Neuralgia.
Medical Management
Carbamazepine (Tegretol) is the first-line treatment. Oxcarbazepine, gabapentin, and baclofen are alternatives. Effective initially but may lose efficacy over time.
Microvascular Decompression (MVD)
The most effective surgical treatment. A small opening behind the ear allows the neurosurgeon to place a Teflon pad between the blood vessel and the nerve. 80–90% immediate pain relief, durable long-term results.
Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
Non-invasive focused radiation to the trigeminal nerve root. 70–80% pain relief, but may take weeks to months to work. Suitable for elderly or medically unfit patients.
Percutaneous Procedures
Balloon compression, glycerol injection, or radiofrequency rhizotomy — needle-based procedures through the cheek. Faster recovery than MVD but higher recurrence rates.
Why Choose Bangalore for Trigeminal Neuralgia Treatment?
Bangalore's neurosurgeons have extensive experience with MVD for trigeminal neuralgia, with outcomes comparable to international centres. Gamma Knife radiosurgery is available at Manipal and Apollo. The combination of surgical and non-surgical options ensures every patient — regardless of age or medical fitness — can receive effective treatment.
Top Hospitals in Bangalore
Cost of Trigeminal Neuralgia Surgery in Bangalore
MVD surgery: ₹2–5 lakh. Gamma Knife: ₹1.5–3 lakh. Percutaneous procedures: ₹1.5–2.5 lakh. Medical management is inexpensive but may not provide long-term relief.
Recovery Timeline
Monitored for headache, hearing changes, and facial numbness. Most patients have immediate pain relief.
Rest. Wound care. Gradual return to normal activities.
Medications gradually reduced. MRI at 3 months to confirm decompression.
Day procedure. Pain relief may take 4–8 weeks. No hospitalisation required.
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Common questions about Trigeminal Neuralgia surgery in Bangalore.