The cost of radiofrequency treatment for the fifth nerve.

The cost of radiofrequency treatment for the fifth nerve.

The fifth nerve is a facial neurological disorder that causes sudden, particularly severe pain in the lower face, jaw, around the nose, ears, eyes, and lips. It is believed to be one of the most painful diseases affecting the patient.

Neural pain refers to severe pain along the nerve due to nerve irritation or damage. Trigeminal neuralgia affects the trigeminal nerve, which is one of the most widespread nerves in the head.

Usually, the pain is severe and occurs on one side of the face, often due to the pressure of blood vessels on the root of the trigeminal nerve. It can be treated with anticonvulsant medications or various surgical procedures.

**Symptoms of Trigeminal Neuralgia:**

- Intermittent tingling with mild pain lasting from a few seconds to several minutes.
- Sudden attacks of burning pain, similar to electric shocks.
- Sudden pain attacks triggered by stimuli such as touching the face, chewing, speaking, or brushing teeth.
- Pain spasms lasting from a few seconds to a few minutes.
- Episodes of cluster pain attacks, which may last much longer, but there may be no pain between them. The pain radiates along the trigeminal nerve and its branches, causing pain in the forehead, eyes, lips, gums, teeth, jaw, and cheek.
- Pain on one side of the face, sometimes on both sides. The pain may focus in one spot or spread more widely. Pain attacks that occur regularly and with increasing frequency over time.
- Pricking or numbness in the face before the pain develops.

If facial pain occurs repeatedly and does not respond to pain relievers, it is advisable to consult a doctor.

Usually, the doctor will ask about how the pain first appeared, the number of times it occurs, and what triggers its appearance. A neurological examination may be performed, where the doctor touches various parts of the face and observes the reactions to determine if the nerve is compressed.

Imaging tests such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may show whether a tumor or multiple sclerosis is the cause of the problem.

**Treatment Options for Trigeminal Neuralgia:**

Trigeminal neuralgia can be treated with radiofrequency thermocoagulation, which is one of the interventional pain treatment techniques. It is performed without surgical intervention and has been proven effective in relieving trigeminal neuralgia pain.

**What Is Radiofrequency Thermocoagulation?**

Radiofrequency thermocoagulation is a technique that delivers thermal frequencies through a needle directed at the nerve causing the pain. This minimally invasive procedure is performed under local anesthesia and fluoroscopy guidance to ensure sterility. The procedure typically takes between one-third to half an hour in the operating room, after which the patient can return to their hospital room and even go home on the same day.

Patients usually do not feel significant relief immediately after radiofrequency thermocoagulation. It may take about two weeks for the patient to experience real improvement. Patients may experience fluctuations between improvement and pain, which is normal and should not cause concern. The more the patient rests at home during these two weeks, the more likely they are to improve.

**Cost of Trigeminal Neuralgia Treatment:**

The cost of trigeminal neuralgia treatment varies from one place to another. It depends on various factors, such as the type of radiofrequency thermocoagulation device used in each clinic, the number of needles used, the quality of cables, and the level of the hospital where the procedure is performed. However, efforts are made to minimize the cost as much as possible to alleviate the financial burden on patients while maintaining the quality of the service and necessary medical conditions.

- Why choose Dr. Mohamed Koura? Very simply because he is the best doctor. He is constantly updated on the latest treatment techniques through his participation in various international conferences with top foreign doctors and experts. Lastly, but not least, Dr. Mohamed Koura is the best doctor in Egypt and the Arab world as he possesses 12 non-surgical techniques for treating spinal and joint problems. He was the first to introduce modern interventional treatment techniques in Egypt and the Middle East, and he is the only one who works with the disc FX technique for treating spinal pain.