Neuropathic Pain

Pain caused by damage or dysfunction of the nervous system, characterized by shooting, burning, or electric shock-like sensations.

Peripheral Neuropathy:

Damage to the peripheral nerves, often resulting in neuropathic pain, numbness, and tingling, commonly associated with conditions like diabetes.

 

Central Sensitization:

Increased responsiveness of neurons in the central nervous system, contributing to heightened pain sensitivity and chronic pain conditions.

 

Allodynia:

A condition where normally non-painful stimuli, such as touch or pressure, cause pain in individuals with neuropathic pain.

 

Hyperalgesia:

Increased sensitivity to painful stimuli, where mild pain is perceived as more intense than usual.

 

Paresthesia:

Abnormal sensations like tingling or numbness experienced in the absence of external stimuli, often associated with neuropathic pain.

 

Trigeminal Neuralgia:

A specific type of neuropathic pain affecting the trigeminal nerve, causing intense facial pain in brief, stabbing episodes.

 

Phantom Limb Pain:

Pain perceived in a missing limb or body part, often experienced by amputees due to neural misfiring.

 

Postherpetic Neuralgia:

Neuropathic pain that persists after the healing of a shingles (herpes zoster) rash, affecting the nerves involved in the infection.