There are different types of nerve pain. The following list includes some of the different kinds of nerve pain you may experience.
Nerve pain usually indicates a problem with either the central nervous system or the peripheral nerves that connect the spinal cord to the muscles and organs. It is usually caused by nerve damage or disease. Some possible causes of neuropathic pain include the items in the following list.
There are several symptoms associated with neuropathic pain. The following list contains some of the symptoms of neuropathic pain.
Diagnosis of neuropathic pain will include a physical examination and consideration of your medical history. The physical examination will test your nerves by checking your reflexes, muscle strength, and sensitivity to touch.
Your doctor may also order other tests to be carried out in order to identify the cause of your neuropathic pain. Tests for neuropathic pain may include the following:
There are many things that can be done to treat neuropathic pain. The first step in treating nerve pain is identifying the underlying cause. Once a root cause is identified, that issue can be treated, allowing patients to begin feeling relief again.
Unidentifiable nerve pain can also be treated through pain management techniques and treatments. Pain management to reduce nerve pain can include:
If nerve pain is disrupting your daily life, you don’t have to manage it alone. At NY Neurology Associates, our team utilizes the latest diagnostic tools and treatments, including medications, physical therapy, nerve blocks, and spinal cord stimulation, to help alleviate pain and enhance your quality of life.
Contact one of our offices in NYC today to schedule your appointment and take the first step toward lasting relief.
Here are some common questions about nerve pain.
Nerve pain (neuropathic pain) happens when the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves, is damaged or affected by disease, leading to painful sensations like burning, stabbing, or pins and needles.
Some possible causes of neuropathic pain include diabetes (including diabetic neuropathy), HIV/AIDS, celiac disease, alcohol and drug use, Lyme disease, vitamin deficiencies, medications and chemotherapy, injury or trauma, high blood pressure, multiple sclerosis, sciatica and other chronic spinal column abnormalities, peripheral neuropathy, fibromyalgia, and strokes.
Diagnosis of neuropathic pain will include a physical examination and consideration of your medical history. The physical examination will test your nerves by checking your reflexes, muscle strength, and sensitivity to touch.
The first step in treating nerve pain is identifying the underlying cause. Once a root cause is identified, that issue can be treated, allowing patients to begin feeling relief again. Treatments may include medications to manage symptoms, therapeutic nerve blocks, injections, spinal cord stimulation, or physical therapy.
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