Neuropathy and Nerve Pain
Any injury to the nervous tissue is referred to as nerve injury. Some of the most common nerve injuries are brachial plexus injury, radial nerve injury, carpal tunnel syndrome, ulnar nerve injury, median nerve injury, and peripheral nerve injury.
Nerve injury should not be taken lightly, since nerves are the means of communication between the brain and the other organs. Orthopedics and neurologists are skilled and trained in treating nerve injuries. Since nerves are very fragile, they can get easily injured. There are mainly three nerve fibers that usually get damaged. They are :
- Motor nerves
- Sensory nerves
- Autonomic nerve
Causes of nerve injury include accidents, falls, underlying medical conditions, and autoimmune diseases. Development of symptoms like loss of consciousness, difficulty in walking, holding objects, numbness or tingling in the hands and feet, excessive sweating, changes in blood pressure, and inability to tolerate the heat are suggestive of nerve injury.
Classification of nerve injury are:
- Neuropraxia
- Axonotmesis
- Neurotmesis
Treatment for nerve injury comprises medications to relieve the pain, antidepressants, and anticonvulsants are given. It usually takes 6 to 12 months for a nerve to heal. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment can prevent complications and permanent damage.
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