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Neuropathic Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Modern Treatment Options
Neuropathic pain is a chronic pain condition caused by damage or dysfunction in the nervous system. Instead of normal pain […]
Neuropathic Pain
Defining Neuropathic Pain
Neuropathic pain is frequently chronic, and tends to have a less robust response to treatment with opioids, but may respond well to other drugs such as anti-seizure and antidepressant medications.
Neuropathy
Peripheral neuropathy can affect multiple nerves (polyneuropathy) or only one nerve or nerve group at a time.
Mononeuropathy is usually the result of damage to a single nerve or nerve group by trauma, injury, local compression, prolonged pressure, or inflammation.
Neuropathic Pain Goes Beyond the Nervous System to Affect the Physical Body
Pain caused by neuropathy is typically described in the following terms:
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Severe, sharp, electric shock-like, shooting, lightning-like, or stabbing
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Deep, burning, or cold
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Persistent numbness, tingling, or weakness
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Pain that travels along a path into the arms, hands, legs, or feet
Skin in the area of pain can be discolored, appearing more pink or red than usual. In some cases, the skin can even have a blue or mottled appearance. What are the other physical traits of neuropathic pain?
