Neuralgia Treatment in Turkey
About Neuralgia
Key Highlights
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Provides targeted, long-lasting relief from debilitating nerve pain.Utilizes advanced diagnostic tools for precise identification of the affected nerve.Offers a range of interventional treatment options tailored to the individual patient.Can significantly improve quality of life and daily functioning.Performed by specialized neurologists with expertise in pain management.
Who is this surgery for?
- Severe, sharp, shooting, or burning pain along the path of a specific nerve.
- Chronic pain conditions like trigeminal neuralgia or postherpetic neuralgia.
- Pain that is unresponsive to standard oral pain medications.
- Nerve pain resulting from injury, surgery, or conditions like diabetes (neuropathy).
- Pain that interferes significantly with sleep, daily activities, and overall well-being.
How to prepare
- Complete a detailed medical history and medication review with the neurologist.
- Undergo necessary diagnostic imaging (e.g., MRI) or nerve conduction studies as advised.
- Discontinue certain blood-thinning medications as per doctor's instructions.
- Fast for a few hours if a procedural intervention requiring sedation is planned.
- Arrange for transportation home post-procedure, especially if sedation is used.
Risks & possible complications
- Infection, bleeding, or bruising at the injection or procedure site.
- Temporary numbness, weakness, or increased pain in the treated area.
- Allergic reaction to local anesthetics or contrast dye (if used).
- Rare risk of nerve damage from interventional procedures.
- Potential for the procedure to be ineffective, requiring alternative treatments.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Rest for the remainder of the day following an interventional procedure.
- Apply ice to the injection site to reduce swelling and discomfort.
- Avoid strenuous activity or heavy lifting for 24-48 hours as advised.
- Monitor for signs of infection (increased redness, fever) and report them immediately.
- Attend follow-up appointments to assess pain relief and plan further management if needed.
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Typical hospital stay:
0-1 days
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Expected recovery time:
1-7 days
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering neuralgia in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for neuralgia in Turkey include Istinye Üniversitesi Hastanesi Liv, VM Medical Park Pendik Hastanesi, Medical Park Gaziosmanpaşa, Medical Park Bahçelievler, Liv Hospital Ankara, 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 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 neuralgia compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Neuralgia in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated neurology teams and experience managing patients undergoing neuralgia.
Instabul, Turkey
150 Doctors
Sara Joshi, a 42-year-old high school...
Sara Joshi, a 42-year-old high school biology teacher and mother of two, had always been active and energetic. For the past 18 months, she had been suffering from excruciating, electric-shock-like pain on the right side of her face, triggered by simple actions like brushing her teeth, talking, or even a cool breeze. It was diagnosed as Trigeminal Neuralgia. The pain was so severe it caused her to wince and stop mid-sentence in class, deeply embarrassing her and making her fearful of social interactions. She tried multiple medications, but the side effects of dizziness and brain fog made teaching impossible. Her neurologist, Dr. Chen, recommended a procedure called a Microvascular Decompression (MVD). He explained that a small blood vessel was likely compressing her trigeminal nerve, and the surgery would place a tiny cushion to relieve the pressure. Terrified of brain surgery but desperate for relief, Sara agreed. The procedure went smoothly. Waking up in recovery, her first conscious thought was the absence of the familiar, lurking pain. The recovery involved a few days in the hospital for monitoring and several weeks of taking it easy at home. Within a month, she was back in her classroom, pain-free and without medication side effects. Emotionally, she journeyed from a state of constant anxiety and isolation, feeling like a prisoner in her own body, to one of profound gratitude and reclaimed joy. She could laugh freely, hug her children tightly, and teach with her full passion restored.