Toronto neurosurgeon marks 1,000th operation treating 'excruciating' facial pain syndromeAbout 5 out of 100,000 people may suffer from trigeminal neuralgia, though it's often misdiagnosed
Sources: CBC News, Newstalk 1010 |
Dr. Mojgan Hodaie treats patients from across Canada and around the world seeking relief from their debilitating pain. (University Health Network)
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Trigeminal neuralgia awareness dayTrigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a pain disorder affecting the face. Patients with TN generally have normal sensation in the face, but they also experience random episodes of extremely severe pain. Because of its resemblance to dental-related pain, TN is often under-detected and results in delay in diagnosis. This further prevents patients from receiving timely treatments.
Please click here for more information about TN. On October 7th, International Trigeminal Neuralgia Awareness day, the CN tower and the Toronto sign will be lit up in teal to promote awareness. Please visit TNnME for more details. |
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