Pain Conditions

The symptoms of peripheral neuropathy vary depending on which nerves are affected. Often, symptoms begin as numbness or tingling on the feet. They may then increase to include stabbing or burning pain, muscle problems such as paralysis or weakness, and... Full Answer

Neuropathy is a nerve disorder that may affect nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord. These nerves can include optic nerves, which send messages from the eyes to the brain. Evidence supporting the use of homeopathy to treat this condition is... Full Answer

Superficial somatic pain is pain that begins in the skin. Immediately following the injury that causes this type of pain, a sharp sensation may be felt in the affected area. As time passes, that sharp pain is replaced by a pain that is more often... Full Answer

Joint pain is one of many symptoms that family doctors routinely assess and treat. Doctors who practice family medicine have a broad range of medical knowledge. By asking you specific questions and doing an examination, your family doctor may be... Full Answer

Because most cases of complex regional pain syndrome are reported after a person undergoes some sort of trauma, having an injury or other trauma can increase your risk of getting the disorder. Some examples of trauma that result in complex regional pain... Full Answer

Peripheral neuropathy is caused by a dysfunction in the nerves that travel from your head, face, torso, arms, and legs to your spinal cord. Irritation or damage to these nerves sends a confusing signal to the brain, which interprets the signal as pain.... Full Answer

Peripheral neuropathy typically causes pain and numbness in the hands and feet - often described as a tingling or burning sensation. Peripheral neuropathy can result from diabetes, traumatic injuries, infections, metabolic problems or exposure to toxins.... Full Answer

First and foremost it is important to determine the cause of your neuropathy as treatment of the underlying cause often reduces the pain associated with it.  If the cause of your neuropathy is unknown (despite having undergone a work... Full Answer

Neuropathy is the term for a range of disorders that affect the body's nerves, the electrical cables that transmit information between the brain, the spinal cord, and the rest of the body. Full Answer

Neurologists diagnose neuropathies using sophisticated electrodiagnostic tests that directly study nerve and muscle function. These include: Nerve conduction studies to measure how well signals travel through nerves. Electromyography to measure... Full Answer