From the cause to the treatment of neuropathic pain ============================= In some cases, this type of pain resolves on its own..Neuropathic pain is sometimes very severe and chronic and may occur occasionally..This pain is often caused by damage to the functioning of the nervous system. An example of nerve pain is phantom pain.. This condition occurs when a part of the body is cut off and the brain mistakenly receives a pain signal from a part of the body that no longer exists. The brain and spinal cord are known as the central nervous system, and the peripheral nerve refers to the nerves in other parts of the body, including the legs, arms, fingers, etc... Damaged nerve fibers send wrong pain signals. Neuropathy means a defect or change in one or more nerves.... About 30% of neuropathic pain cases are related to diabetes.... The cause of neuropathic pain is not always clear, hundreds of diseases may cause neuropathic pain. What are the symptoms of neuropathic pain? Symptoms of neuropathic pain may vary from person to person: - Deadly shooting pain and burning sensation - tingling and numbness - Creation of pain spontaneously and without any stimulus to start the pain - causing pain due to activities such as brushing or combing - Sleep and rest disorder - Creation of psychological problems due to sleep disorder and inability to express symptoms What causes neuropathic pain?.. As mentioned, there are many different causes of neuropathic pain.. But the common causes of this disease are as follows: ### some diseases; Neuropathic pain can be a symptom of many diseases, which can include multiple sclerosis, multiple myeloma and other types of cancer. But keep in mind, these descriptions do not necessarily mean that everyone who develops this condition will experience neuropathic pain. According to research, it has been determined that 30% of nerve pain is related to diabetes.. because it affects the function of the nerve.... Diabetic people usually experience numbness, and then symptoms such as pain and burning in the limbs develop.... Excessive consumption of alcohol can cause many complications, including chronic neuropathic pain. For more information, you can read the article on psychosomatic pain or psychosomatic disorder. ### damage; Damage to tissues, muscles, or joints is another cause of neuropathic pain. Injuries to the back, legs, and joints can lead to permanent nerve damage. However, nerve damage cannot be repaired. For this reason, you may have chronic pain for years after the injury....Injury to the spine can cause neuropathic pain....Herniated disc or compression of the spinal cord can damage the nerve fibers around the spine. ### infection; Infections rarely lead to nerve pain. Shingles, caused by reactivation of the chickenpox virus, can cause neuropathic pain along the nerve for several periods. In addition, syphilis infection can lead to burning, and people with HIV may also experience pain. ### Amputation.... If someone has had a limb amputated, they may experience neuropathic pain known as phantom limb syndrome.. the brain thinks the pain is being received in that part, even though the limb is no longer there. Since the nerves near the amputation are disrupted, they send wrong signals to the brain.. In addition to hands and feet, phantom pain may be felt in other parts such as fingers, toes, penis (gentlemen), ears, and other body parts. ### Other reasons Other causes of neuropathic pain are as follows: Vitamin B deficiency - Carpal tunnel syndrome - Problems created in the facial nerve - Arthritis in the spine - thyroid problems How is neuropathic pain diagnosed? To diagnose this pain, the doctor asks about the patient's history and performs a physical examination to diagnose the symptoms. In many cases, the patient needs to perform various tests for diagnosis. If the doctor suspects nerve damage, he checks the symptoms of neuropathic pain... After diagnosing this disease, they look for its causes and treatment. How is neuropathic pain treated? The main goal of treatment is to identify the cause of neuropathy pain... The most common treatments that **Dr. Mohammad Hossein Delshad** consider for patients are as follows: - over-the-counter housings - Prescribed housing - Antidepressants - anticonvulsant drugs - Injection of nerve blocks According to the steps mentioned, the doctor considers treatment strategies for the patients, in case of failure to respond to the initial treatments, more effective treatments are considered for the patients.