Possible causes
Causes: nerve injury, diabetic neuropathy, postherpetic neuralgia, consequences of surgery, nerve compression. The diagnosis is clarified during a face-to-face appointment.
Symptoms
Neuropathic pain
Neuropathic pain occurs when the nervous system is damaged or dysfunctional. It is often described as a burning, tingling, "electric" sensation, or numbness with pain.
When to see a doctor
Consult if the pain is burning or shooting, accompanied by numbness, is not relieved by regular analgesics, or persists for months.
What to bring to the consultation
Neurologist's conclusions, examination results, list of medications.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the questions we are asked most often
Neuropathic pain: what are the symptoms?
Burning, tingling, shooting pain, hypersensitivity to touch, numbness, worse at night. The combination of symptoms is important for diagnosis.
How is neuropathic pain different from normal pain?
Normal (nociceptive) pain is more often associated with tissue damage. Neuropathic: nerve-related, often burning or electrical in nature.
How is neuropathic pain treated?
The selection of therapy is individual. During the consultation, we discuss medications and non-drug methods according to indications.
Treatment of nerve pain: is it possible without surgery?
In many cases, yes. The plan depends on the cause after an in-person examination.
Burning pain and tingling: is this neuropathy?
Often yes, but a face-to-face analysis is needed. Sign up for a consultation.
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