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Trigeminal neuralgia causes severe, electric-shock-like facial pain on one side, triggered by touch, chewing or speaking. Dr. Jitendra provides clinical diagnosis, medication management and evaluation for surgical referral when medications fail.
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Dr. Jitendra Prasad Yadav is a Consultant Neurologist and member of Nepal Neurological Society and Nepal Medical Association. Nepal Medical Council Reg. No. 8029.
Trigeminal neuralgia causes brief, severe facial pain in the distribution of the trigeminal nerve, often triggered by light touch.
Comprehensive history, neurological and cognitive screening (MoCA/MMSE where indicated), targeted investigations (MRI, EEG, NCS/EMG only when presentation warrants them), and caregiver education. See Doctor profile and Authority topics.
Dr. Jitendra Prasad Yadav (NMC 8029) — Consultant Neurologist with facial-pain evaluation and medication stewardship at Kathmandu Neurology Clinic.
TN pain is electric, brief (seconds), triggered by light touch, and often misdiagnosed as dental pain. Normal dental findings with classic triggers suggest TN.
Medications are first-line; imaging evaluates structural causes; surgical referral is discussed when medications fail or side effects limit use.
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