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What is the primary cause of neuropathic pain?
What is the primary cause of neuropathic pain?
- Infection of the nervous system
- Damage or injury to the nociceptive nerves (correct)
- Inflammation of the muscles
- Abnormalities in the brain's pain processing centers
What is the typical sensation experienced by individuals with neuropathic pain?
What is the typical sensation experienced by individuals with neuropathic pain?
- A dull, aching sensation
- A burning sensation (correct)
- A numbness or tingling sensation
- A sharp, stabbing sensation
What is a characteristic of areas affected by neuropathic pain?
What is a characteristic of areas affected by neuropathic pain?
- They are paralyzed and immobile
- They are sensitive to the touch (correct)
- They are insensitive to the touch
- They are inflamed and swollen
Where can the damage or injury that causes neuropathic pain occur?
Where can the damage or injury that causes neuropathic pain occur?
What is the correct term for the nerves that are damaged or injured in neuropathic pain?
What is the correct term for the nerves that are damaged or injured in neuropathic pain?
What is the effect of damage to the nociceptive nerves on the sensation of touch in affected areas?
What is the effect of damage to the nociceptive nerves on the sensation of touch in affected areas?
How would you describe the pain experienced by individuals with neuropathic pain?
How would you describe the pain experienced by individuals with neuropathic pain?
What is the underlying cause of the pain experienced by individuals with neuropathic pain?
What is the underlying cause of the pain experienced by individuals with neuropathic pain?
What is the location of the damage or injury that causes neuropathic pain?
What is the location of the damage or injury that causes neuropathic pain?
What is the result of the damage or injury to the nociceptive nerves in neuropathic pain?
What is the result of the damage or injury to the nociceptive nerves in neuropathic pain?
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Study Notes
Neuropathic Pain
- Caused by damage or injury to the nociceptive nerves, which can occur peripherally or centrally.
- Characterized by a burning sensation in the affected areas.
- Affected areas are often sensitive to touch.
Neuropathic Pain
- Caused by damage or injury to the nociceptive nerves, which can occur peripherally or centrally.
- Characterized by a burning sensation in the affected areas.
- Affected areas are often sensitive to touch.
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