Manipal Patient Recovers After 5-Year Facial Pain Relieved by Brain Surgery

A 42‑year‑old Manipal resident finally regained comfort after undergoing a brain surgery that alleviated his five‑year history of severe facial pain. The procedure, performed at the Kharadi facility, targeted a vascular loop compressing the trigeminal nerve – a common cause of trigeminal neuralgia.

Doctors explained that micro‑vascular decompression, a surgical technique increasingly common in Karnataka, allows surgeons to relieve pressure on the nerve without removing it. The patient, who had tried multiple medications with limited success, reported a dramatic reduction in pain intensity post‑operation.

The successful outcome not only restores normalcy to the patient’s daily life but also highlights the growing expertise in neurosurgery available in Udupi District, positioning local hospitals as key providers of advanced neurological care. Source: Google News – Manipal.