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Overview
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Overview
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Overview
Overview
Neuropathic pain arises as a consequence of a lesion or disease affecting the somatosensory pathway of the peripheral and/or central nervous system.
It is described as pain that is burning, stabbing, shooting, electrical-like, or mimicking pins and needles or insects crawling, which may be constant or paroxysmal.
A thorough history and physical examination are required to confirm the presence of a neuropathic pain syndrome and also an important step in reaching an etiologic diagnosis for neuropathic pain.
The selection of a particular drug will depend on the experience of the clinician and patient, along with the expected adverse reactions.
For further information regarding the management of Neuropathic Pain, please refer to Disease Algorithm for the Treatment Guideline.
It is described as pain that is burning, stabbing, shooting, electrical-like, or mimicking pins and needles or insects crawling, which may be constant or paroxysmal.
A thorough history and physical examination are required to confirm the presence of a neuropathic pain syndrome and also an important step in reaching an etiologic diagnosis for neuropathic pain.
The selection of a particular drug will depend on the experience of the clinician and patient, along with the expected adverse reactions.
For further information regarding the management of Neuropathic Pain, please refer to Disease Algorithm for the Treatment Guideline.
