Neuropathic Pains
Neuropathic pain is a condition whose cause cannot be determined from time to time and that seriously reduces the quality of life. Sometimes it can be short-term, sometimes it can take many years. In severe cases, it can cause sleep problems, and this can also cause psychological wear. So what is neuropathic pain, what are its symptoms and how is it treated?
What is Neuropathic Pain?
Neuropathic pain, which can be called a complex pain syndrome, can be described as pain that occurs within the pain transmission systems of the nerves and does not go away even when painkillers are used.
It can occur due to nerve damage or any problem in the nervous system. The disorder that has occurred in the pain system may have arisen in the nerves in the spinal cord, brain, arm or leg. The pain may last for 1 week, sometimes for 1 month, and sometimes for many years, and may increase in severity over the years.
Neuropathic pain may worsen at rest and at night in some cases. In some cases, severe pain is felt when touched, while in some cases it may even interfere with habits such as sleeping and eating.
The difference between neuropathic pain and normal pain can be explained as follows: In normal pain, body tissues are damaged, this situation is transmitted to the brain as pain, and the brain stimulates the pain nerves by secreting certain substances. In neuropathic pain, on the other hand, the nervous system itself is directly affected.
