Cranial Neuralgia Treatment in India
About Cranial Neuralgia
Key Highlights
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Provides targeted relief from severe, lancinating facial pain.Offers both diagnostic clarification and therapeutic intervention.Utilizes precise, minimally invasive techniques like nerve blocks.Can significantly improve daily function and quality of life.Treatment plans are highly individualized based on the specific nerve involved.
Who is this surgery for?
- Diagnosis and treatment of classic or atypical trigeminal neuralgia (tic douloureux).
- Severe, episodic pain in the distribution of the glossopharyngeal or occipital nerves.
- Facial pain unresponsive to standard analgesic medications.
- To perform a diagnostic nerve block to confirm the pain source.
- As a step before considering more invasive neurosurgical procedures.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive neurological examination and detailed pain history.
- High-resolution MRI of the brain and cranial nerves to rule out tumors or vascular compression.
- Review and potential adjustment of current medications (e.g., anticoagulants).
- Fasting for several hours if a procedural intervention (like a nerve block) is planned.
- Discussion of the procedure's goals, steps, and potential risks with the neurologist.
Risks & possible complications
- Temporary numbness, weakness, or a burning sensation in the treated area.
- Infection or bleeding at the injection site for nerve blocks.
- Rare risk of damage to adjacent structures or blood vessels.
- Potential for pain recurrence, requiring repeat procedures.
- Complications specific to surgical options (e.g., cerebrospinal fluid leak, hearing loss with microvascular decompression).
Recovery & hospital stay
- Immediate rest after a nerve block procedure; someone should drive the patient home.
- Mild soreness at the injection site can be managed with ice packs and over-the-counter pain relievers.
- Gradual return to normal activities as tolerated, often within 24-48 hours for non-surgical interventions.
- Close monitoring of pain levels and any new neurological symptoms.
- Follow-up appointments with the neurologist to assess efficacy and plan further management if needed.
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Typical hospital stay:
0-2 days
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Expected recovery time:
1 day to 4 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering cranial neuralgia in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for cranial neuralgia in India include Medanta The Medicity, Manipal Hospital Gurgaon, Manipal Hospital Jayanagar, Manipal Hospital Kharadi, KMC Hospital Mangalore, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform cranial neuralgia. MediFyr helps you compare neurologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for cranial neuralgia compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Cranial Neuralgia in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated neurology teams and experience managing patients undergoing cranial neuralgia.
Gurgaon, India
60 Doctors
Had my gallbladder out last week....
Had my gallbladder out last week. The surgery itself was fine, but the first two days after were rough. Dr. Madhumitha was really on top of my pain meds, adjusting them a few times until it was manageable. She checked on me every morning and evening at MGM, which helped a lot. I'm home now and the recovery is going okay, just taking it slow.
Neurologists for Cranial Neuralgia
Explore experienced neurologists who regularly perform cranial neuralgia and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
- 7 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital EM Bypass
- 15 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Dwarka
- 11 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Kharadi
- 30 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road
- 28 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Millers Road
- 9 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road
- 10 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar
- 28 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Millers Road
- 15 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospitals Broadway
- 26 Years Experience
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KMC Hospital Mangalore
- 12 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Vijayawada
- 15 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Doddaballapur
- 13 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram
- 12 Years Experience
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Artemis Hospital Gurgaon
- 10 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur
- 9 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Mukundapur
- 8 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Kanakapura Road
- 20 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Kharadi
- 9 Years Experience
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KMC Hospital Mangalore