Trigeminal Neuralgia Causes
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Causes of Trigeminal Neuralgia
In most cases, the cause is unknown. In some cases an abnormally formed artery or vein near the nerve is the culprit. The blood vessel can compress the nerve and cause problems. Rarely, TN may occur as a symptom of another underlying disorder, such as:
- Tumor in the Brain Tumor and Brain Cancer or head
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Shingles
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