Nerve pain

Nerve Pain

Nerve pain, also known as Neuropathic Pain, is a type of pain that is caused by damage or disease affecting the Nervous System. It is often described as a shooting, burning, or stabbing sensation.

Pronunciation

Nerve pain: /nɜːrv peɪn/

Etymology

The term "nerve pain" is derived from the Latin word "nervus" meaning "sinew, nerve" and the Old English word "pǣn" meaning "pain, suffering".

Related Terms

Neuropathy: A general term for disorders that affect the nerves.
Neuralgia: Intense, typically intermittent pain along the course of a nerve, especially in the head or face.
Sciatica: Pain radiating along the sciatic nerve, which runs down one or both legs from the lower back.
Trigeminal Neuralgia: A chronic pain condition that affects the trigeminal nerve, which carries sensation from your face to your brain.

Symptoms

Nerve pain is often associated with a number of symptoms, including:

Chronic Pain: Pain that lasts for a long period of time, typically more than six months.
Sensory Hypersensitivity: Increased sensitivity to sensory stimuli, such as touch or temperature.
Allodynia: Pain from stimuli which are not normally painful.
Hyperalgesia: Increased pain from stimuli that are normally painful.

Causes

Nerve pain can be caused by a variety of conditions, including:

Diabetes: High blood sugar levels can damage nerves over time, leading to diabetic neuropathy.
Shingles: This viral infection can cause nerve pain in the area of the skin affected by the rash.
Cancer: Tumors can press on nerves or spread to the nervous system, causing pain.
Multiple Sclerosis: This disease damages the protective covering of nerve fibers in your brain and spinal cord, leading to nerve pain.

Treatment

Treatment for nerve pain may include:

Pain Medication: Over-the-counter or prescription medications may be used to relieve pain.
Physical Therapy: Exercises and other physical treatments can help manage pain and improve physical function.
Psychotherapy: Cognitive-behavioral therapy can help manage the psychological impact of chronic pain.

External links

Medical encyclopedia article on Nerve pain
Wikipedia's article - Nerve pain

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