Neuropathic Pain
Did you know that over 20 million people in the U.S. suffer from one or the other form of Neuropathic Pain? This condition, which is also known as Nerve Pain is a result of damaged, dysfunctional or injured nerve fibers.
A Brief Overview Neuropathic Pain a type of complex, chronic pain that occurs when the sensory nerves are damaged due to an injury or a disorder.
In this state, the damaged or dysfunctional nerve fibers either end up sending incorrect pain signals or cause loss of sensation and numbness.
While this pain is generally known to be short-lived, some people may experience the symptoms on and off, throughout the day.
A Brief Overview 1
Peripheral Neurotic Pain
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Central Neurotic Pain
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Mixed (Peripheral & Central) Neurotic Pain
Symptoms Indicating Nerve Damage Shooting Pain Burning Sensation Tingling Numbness Itching
Most Common Causes of Damaged Nerve Fibers
Multiple Sclerosis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Surgery
Back, Leg & Hip Issues
Amputation
Diabetes
Shingles
HIV Infection
AIDS
Cancer
Chemotherapy
Alcoholism
Treatment Options Include Anticonvulsant Drugs Antidepressant Drugs Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Strong Painkillers Electrical Stimulation Physical Therapy Relaxation Therapy Massage Therapy Acupuncture Pain Management Counseling
Sources of Reference: http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/guide/neuropathic-pain http://www.medicinenet.com/neuropathic_pain_nerve_pain/article.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuropathic_pain