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Neuralgias
Alternate Names : Nerve Pain, Postherpetic Neuralgia
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Neuralgias Symptoms & Signs
- Pain located anywhere, usually superficial (on the surface of the body)
- Same location for subsequent episodes
- Sharp, stabbing pain or constant, burning pain
- Pain along the path of a specific nerve
- Impaired function of affected body part due to pain or muscle weakness due to concomitant motor nerve damage.
- Increased sensitivity of the skin or numbness of the affected skin area (resembling the effects of a local anesthetic such as a Novacaine shot)
Any touch or pressure is interpreted as pain. Movement may be painful.
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• Definition
• Neuralgias Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Neuralgias Symptoms & Signs
• Neuralgias Prevention
• Neuralgias Diagnosis & Tests
• Neuralgias Treatment
• Neuralgias Prognosis
• Neuralgias Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Review Date : 7/22/2002
Reviewed By : Lucas Restrepo, M.D., Department of Neurology, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD, Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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