Trigeminal neuralgia can affect people of any age, though it afflicts those over the age of 60 more commonly. In addition to age, the condition is also more common in people with multiple sclerosis, due to the damage MS causes to the myelin sheath responsible for nerve protection. Other risk factors may include sex, as women are more likely to experience the condition than men.

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