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    Question

    Symptoms of trigeminal neuralgia may include all of the following except:

    A Extreme, intermittent facial pain in the jaw or cheek Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Tingling or numbness on one side of the face Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Pain triggered by contact with the face or facial movements Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Inability to swallow Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Trigeminal neuralgia is depicted by sudden onset of severe pain that lasts less than a minute. It presents most commonly in persons age 50 and older and among women. The frequency and severity of attacks recurs and remits, progressively worsening over time. While the disorder may be debilitating, it is not life threatening.

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