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Neuralgia is pain that follows the path of a nerve. |
Basic Info
Symptoms
Impaired function of affected body part due to pain, or muscle weakness due to motor nerve damageIncreased sensitivit...
Causes
Certain drugs Chemical irritation Chronic renal insufficiency Diabetes Infections, such as shingles, syphilis, and Ly...
Tests
Abnormal sensation in the skin Loss of deep tendon reflexes Loss of muscle mass Lack of sweating(sweating is controll...
Treatments
Treatment varies depending on the cause, location, and severity of the pain, and other factors. Even if the cause of ...
Alternative Therapies
A whole foods diet with adequate protein, carbohydrates, and fats that also includes yeast, liver, wheat germ, and fo...
Complications
Impaired function of affected body part due to pain, or muscle weakness due to motor nerve damageIncreased sensitivit...
Prevention
Treating related disorders such as diabetes and renal insufficiency may prevent some neuralgias. Strict control of bl...
Doctor Specialties
You develop shingles You have symptoms of neuralgia, especially if over-the-counter pain medications do not relieve y...
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