Another Name for Tic Douloureux Is

Question

Another name for tic douloureux is
A) sciatica
B) shingles
C) Bell palsy
D) trigeminal neuralgia

Accepted Answer

Tic douloureux is another term for trigeminal neuralgia, a neurological disorder that causes intense pain in the trigeminal nerve, which is responsible for sensory information in the face. The other options listed are unrelated conditions. Sciatica involves pain and numbness in the lower back and legs, shingles is a viral infection that causes a painful rash, and Bell palsy is a temporary facial paralysis that often resolves on its own.