Neuropathic pain is caused due to damage or any kind of injury to the nerves which transfer information between the brain and spinal cord from skin, muscles and so many other parts of the body. Symptoms of nerve pain include excruciating pain all through the body, difficulty in sensing temperatures, and numbness.
1. Herpes Zoster Pain: Herpes Zoster is also known as Shingles. This is chronic pain in the body. The pain can be described as stinging or burning. Some people also suffer from insomnia due to pain.
2. Diabetic Neuropathy: This is a kind of nerve damage that takes place in case a person suffers from high diabetes. Diabetes can have a detrimental effect on the nerves of the body. It damages nerves in feet and legs. Diabetic neuropathy is very painful and disabling.
is by clinical examination mainly. X-ray of cervical spine can be ordered to rule out bony abnormalities. MRI cervical spine is used to rule out disc prolapse, nerve compression, spinal stenosis, etc
For details of treatment, consult Spine and Pain medicine specialist Dr. Sanjeev K. Sharma.
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