Wockhardt Hospitals Nagpur Brings Life-Changing Relief to ‘Suicide Disease’ Sufferer

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A patient suffering from Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN), often dubbed the “suicide disease” due to its excruciating pain, found immediate and lasting relief at Wockhardt Hospitals Nagpur through a groundbreaking minimally invasive procedure.This patient endured debilitating, electric shock-like facial pain affecting all three branches of the trigeminal nerve: ophthalmic (V1), maxillary (V2), and mandibular (V3).

The pain radiated across his forehead, cheek, and jaw, making everyday tasks like eating, talking, and brushing his teeth nearly impossible. In search of comfort, he resorted to tying his head with cloth. Despite undergoing extensive investigations, including MRI scans, doctors found no structural abnormalities or vascular compression—common causes of TN—leaving him physically exhausted and emotionally drained.

A Turning Point at Wockhardt Hospitals

The patient’s journey to recovery began at Wockhardt Hospitals under the care of Dr. Ankur Jain, Consultant in Neurology & Neurointerventions, who confirmed a diagnosis of classic trigeminal neuralgia. As conventional medications failed, he was referred to Dr. Kiran Vyawahare, a Pain Physician, for advanced intervention.Dr. Vyawahare performed a Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) of the Gasserian ganglion, a precision-guided, minimally invasive procedure targeting the source of pain.

The ablation effectively disrupted pain signals across all three branches of the nerve.The results were miraculous—within 24 hours, the patient reported significant relief, enabling him to eat comfortably and return to normal activities. His overall quality of life drastically improved.Trigeminal neuralgia is a chronic pain disorder characterized by erratic, intense pain signals sent by the trigeminal nerve to the brain.

While the mandibular branch (V3) is most commonly affected, involvement of all three branches is rare and challenging to treat. RFA offers a highly effective, minimally invasive alternative, especially when imaging fails to reveal vascular compression.Wockhardt Hospitals continues to lead in innovative pain management, providing hope to patients facing chronic and life-limiting conditions. Through expert diagnosis and specialized interventions, the hospital is dedicated to restoring comfort, dignity, and quality of life to its patients.