Overview

Neuropathic pain is pain caused by damage or disease affecting the somatosensory nervous system. It’s usually the result of, or accompanied by, an injury, disease, or infection. People with this pain condition may experience shooting, burning pain. The pain may be constant, or it may occur randomly.

Symptoms

Shooting and burning pain, Tingling and numbness ...

Causes

Causes of Neuropathic Pain
Neuropathic pain often seems to have no obvious cause. But some common causes of neuropathic pain include: Diabete, post-herpetic neuralgia, Alcoholism, cranial/trigeminal nerve problems, HIV infection or AIDS, Multiple myeloma Multiple sclerosis,

Diagnosis

To diagnose neuropathic pain, a doctor will conduct an interview and physical exam. Questionnaire would be asked to describe patients pain. The doctor will also ask about your risk factors for neuropathic pain and may also request both blood and nerve tests.

Prevention

Regular medication and good control over blood glucose.

Treatment

Gabapnetinoids and antidepressant drugs are often the first line of treatment.

Everyday Life

It hampers the active life of the patients majorly sleep disturbances

Resources

https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/guide/neuropathic-pain#1