What is Neuropathic Pain?

Chronic pain from damaged nerves makes up neuropathic pain. Neuropathic pain does not arise from tissue damage since it develops inside the nerves themselves. Neuropathic pain develops in both the brain and spinal cord areas of the central nervous system plus the nerves spread across the body.

Causes of Neuropathic Pain

Different conditions and elements lead to neuropathic pain. These consist of:

• Physical damage affecting nerves can start neuropathic pain.
• Diabetes and multiple sclerosis alongside cancer damage nerves to produce pain.
• The nervous system receives permanent damage from high-risk viral infections such as shingles and HIV.
• Herniated discs and tumor pressure on nerves develop into neuropathic pain.
• Autoimmune diseases such as lupus and Guillain-Barré syndrome lead to painful nerve inflammation in patients.

Symptoms of Neuropathic Pain

• The physical sensations of neuropathic pain exhibit various patterns but usually start with burning feelings.
• The damaged nerves create a constant or temporary burning experience in your body parts.
• Your body suffers sudden electric shock sensations that feel extremely painful.
• You might feel a prickly yet insensate sensation in the affected parts.
• The gentlest contact or temperature differences will activate the pain sensation.
• Pain develops from unknown causes.
• The level of muscle weakness can appear alongside neuropathic discomfort in specific situations.

Treatment for Neuropathic Pain

• Patients need different behavioral and medical treatments to control their symptoms and enhance their daily well-being.
• Medications: You may have to take some medicines, but whatever medicines you take, it is compulsory to take them only at the suggestion of a doctor.
• Physical therapists use exercise-based activities along with other physical techniques to decrease pain and increase movement.
• Specialists use injections with steroid medicine to dampen painful areas of the body temporarily.
• People with diabetes must take care of their condition by eating well and staying active to lower their neuropathic pain.

Conclusion

Neuropathic pain strongly affects how people live and feel their life. Doctors need to understand pain from nerve injury and develop proper treatment methods for appropriate care.

Someone who receives appropriate medical assistance can resume regular living and enjoy a better quality of life. People need to consult health providers so treatments can be matched to their individual requirements for the most effective results.

Dr. Navin Tiwari
Consulting Neurologist