Pain caused by damage or dysfunction of the nervous system, characterized by shooting, burning, or electric shock-like sensations.
Damage to the peripheral nerves, often resulting in neuropathic pain, numbness, and tingling, commonly associated with conditions like diabetes.
Increased responsiveness of neurons in the central nervous system, contributing to heightened pain sensitivity and chronic pain conditions.
A condition where normally non-painful stimuli, such as touch or pressure, cause pain in individuals with neuropathic pain.
Increased sensitivity to painful stimuli, where mild pain is perceived as more intense than usual.
Abnormal sensations like tingling or numbness experienced in the absence of external stimuli, often associated with neuropathic pain.
A specific type of neuropathic pain affecting the trigeminal nerve, causing intense facial pain in brief, stabbing episodes.
Pain perceived in a missing limb or body part, often experienced by amputees due to neural misfiring.
Neuropathic pain that persists after the healing of a shingles (herpes zoster) rash, affecting the nerves involved in the infection.