Trigeminal Neuralgia & Facial Pain Specialist in Chandanagar: Dr. Preetham Reddy
Trigeminal Neuralgia is a debilitating chronic pain condition affecting the trigeminal nerve, which provides sensation to your face. Typically more common in women and individuals over the age of 50, it is characterized by sudden, excruciating, “electric shock” sensations on one side of the face. At Preetham Neuro Centre, Dr. Preetham Reddy (MD JIPMER, DM Neurology NIMS) specializes in the advanced medical management and diagnostic evaluation of this complex nerve disorder.
For patients in Chandanagar, Madinaguda, and BHEL, even simple activities like eating, talking, or a gentle touch can trigger these sharp, stabbing pains. As a NIMS-trained Neurologist, Dr. Reddy provides the diagnostic precision required to differentiate Trigeminal Neuralgia from other causes of facial pain, ensuring you receive the most effective treatment.
Advanced Treatment Options at Preetham Neuro Centre:
Targeted Medication Management: Utilizing specialized nerve-calming medications to reduce the frequency and intensity of pain attacks.
Blink Reflex Testing: An advanced electrodiagnostic test to assess the functional integrity of the trigeminal nerve.
Neuro-Imaging Coordination: High-resolution MRI studies to check for blood vessel compression on the nerve.
Personalised Care Plans: Holistic solutions for patients who have not found relief with over-the-counter pain killers.
Trust the 13+ years of clinical excellence of Dr. Preetham Reddy to help you find relief from the “suicide pain” of Trigeminal Neuralgia. We are dedicated to restoring your comfort and quality of life in a patient-centric environment.
How We Use the Blink Reflex Test to Diagnose Trigeminal Neuralgia?
At Preetham Neuro Centre, we don’t just rely on symptoms; we use electrodiagnostic precision. Dr. Preetham Reddy (DM Neurology, NIMS) utilizes the Blink Reflex Test to objectively evaluate the functional integrity of the Trigeminal Nerve (Cranial Nerve V) and the brainstem pathways.
Why is a Blink Reflex Test necessary for Facial Pain? While the pain of Trigeminal Neuralgia is often clear, the Blink Reflex study is the gold standard for:
Confirming Nerve Involvement: Differentiating between typical Trigeminal Neuralgia and other facial pain disorders.
Detecting Lesions: Identifying if the pain is caused by a compression, a tumor, or a demyelinating condition like Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
Mapping the Pathway: Assessing both the sensory (Trigeminal) and motor (Facial nerve) components of the reflex arc.
What to Expect During the Test in Chandanagar: The procedure is non-invasive and safe. A mild, brief electrical stimulus is applied near the eye to elicit a natural blinking reflex, which is then recorded by sophisticated sensors. As a NIMS-trained Neurologist, Dr. Preetham Reddy personally interprets these electrophysiological waveforms to ensure an accurate diagnosis for patients in Madinaguda, BHEL, and Chandanagar.
