·Advanced Pain Management Ends Years of Suffering for Trigeminal Neuralgia Patient
A patient suffering from one of the most excruciating neurological conditions—Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN), often referred to as the “suicide disease”—found immediate and lasting relief at Wockhardt Hospitals Nagpur, thanks to a cutting-edge minimally invasive procedure.
The patient had been living with debilitating, electric shock-like facial pain affecting all three branches of the trigeminal nerve—ophthalmic (V1), maxillary (V2), and mandibular (V3). The pain extended across his forehead, cheek, and jaw, making routine activities like eating, talking, or brushing his teeth nearly impossible.
Desperate for relief, he resorted to tying his head with cloth for some comfort. Despite undergoing extensive investigations, including MRI scans, doctors found no structural abnormalities or vascular compression—a typical cause of TN—leaving the patient physically exhausted and emotionally drained.
A Turning Point at Wockhardt Hospitals
The patient’s journey to recovery began at Wockhardt Hospitals under the care of Dr. Ankur Jain, Consultant – Neurology & Neurointerventions, who confirmed a diagnosis of classic trigeminal neuralgia. As conventional medication failed to provide relief, he was referred to Dr. Kiran Vyawahare, Pain Physician, for advanced intervention.
Dr. Vyawahare performed a Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) of the Gasserian ganglion, a precision-guided, minimally invasive procedure targeting the source of the pain. The ablation was carefully applied to all three branches of the nerve, effectively disrupting the transmission of pain signals to the brain.
The result was nothing short of miracle—the patient reported instant and significant relief. Within 24 hours, he was able to eat comfortably and resume normal activities, with a drastic improvement in his overall quality of life.
Trigeminal neuralgia is a chronic pain disorder where the trigeminal nerve sends erratic, intense pain signals to the brain. While the mandibular branch (V3) is most commonly affected, involvement of all three branches, as in this patient’s case, is extremely rare and challenging to treat.
Although surgical options are available, RFA offers a highly effective, minimally invasive alternative—especially when imaging fails to reveal vascular compression. Yet, many patients remain unaware of such advanced pain management solutions.
Wockhardt Hospitals continues to be at the forefront of innovative pain management, offering new hope to patients battling chronic and life-limiting conditions. Through expert diagnosis and specialized interventions, the hospital remains committed to restoring comfort, dignity, and quality of life to its patients.
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