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Patient Testimonial for Left Trigeminal Nerve Radio Frequency Ablation

Patient Name
Mr. Linganna Anaganti
Treatment for
Nerve Radio Frequency Ablation
Treated by
Dr. Amarnath Reddy B
Speciality
Pain Medicine
Procedure
Left Trigeminal Nerve Radio Frequency Ablation
Patient Location
Jagtial

Testimonial by Mr. Linganna Anaganti

Left trigeminal neuralgia is a chronic pain condition affecting the left trigeminal nerve, which transmits sensation from the face to the brain. The main cause is usually artery compression, which damages the protective myelin sheath, leading to abnormal nerve signals. Other causes include multiple sclerosis, tumors, cysts, or other neurological conditions. The hallmark symptom is intense, stabbing, or electric shock-like pain on the left side of the face, typically in areas supplied by the trigeminal nerve’s branches. The pain can be excruciating and debilitating, lasting from seconds to minutes and occurring multiple times a day. Diagnosis relies on the patient’s symptoms and a thorough neurological examination. MRI scans are essential to rule out other potential causes and assess sensory function in the trigeminal nerve distribution.

Left trigeminal neuralgia is a condition characterized by pain and numbness in the face. Treatment typically involves medications to manage pain by stabilizing nerve activity. If medication is ineffective or causes side effects, surgical options like left trigeminal nerve radiofrequency ablation are considered. This minimally invasive procedure involves inserting a needle electrode through the cheek to damage nerve fibers responsible for pain signals, providing pain relief. However, this procedure can cause temporary or permanent facial numbness and weakness. Other surgical options include microvascular decompression and stereotactic radiosurgery. Treatment choice depends on individual factors like age, overall health, and symptoms severity.

Mr. Linganna Anaganti from Jagtial successfully underwent Left Trigeminal Nerve Radio Frequency Ablation for Neuralgia at Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad, under the supervision of Dr. Amarnath Reddy B, Consultant in Pain Management.