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Neuralgia

Medical Questions » Neuralgia
Name: Neuralgia
Also known as:
Pain in any nerve.
Causes of Neuralgia
Pinching of a nerve between other tissues (eg. between ribs with prolonged coughing), a reduced blood supply to a nerve (eg. migraine, diabetes), an infection of the nerve (eg. shingles), an injury to the nerve, or joint arthritis (eg. back arthritis causing sciatica).
Symptoms of Neuralgia
Sudden, severe, shooting and often brief stabs of pain that may occur anywhere, but the chest, face and arms are more frequently affected.
Tests for Neuralgia
Cause must be investigated by X-rays and sometimes blood tests.
Treatment for Neuralgia
Depends on the cause. Anti-inflammatory drugs can reduce inflammation associated with muscle strain and arthritis, and steroids can be given as injections into the damaged area. Physiotherapy is often useful.
Complications of Neuralgia of its treatment
Permanent damage to the nerve may cause loss of sensation to the affected area.
Likely Outcome of Neuralgia
Normally good, but depends on cause.
       
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