Tic Douloureux (cont.)
Medical Author:
Julie Dixon, MD
Coauthor:
Lisa Chan, MD, FACEP
Medical Editor:
Ruben Olmedo, MD
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
James Ungar, MD
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Tic Douloureux TreatmentSelf-Care at HomeThere are no effective home treatment remedies for tic douloureux. Treatment should be guided by a physician. The role of the doctor is to ensure the diagnosis, begin appropriate therapy, and coordinate any potential need for consultants. In most cases, effective treatment will require only medications. Uncommonly, surgery will be recommended. |
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