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Nerve Pain

Nerve pain, also known as neuralgia, is a discomfort that follows the path of a nerve. Common causes of nerve pain include injuries, swelling and irritation, and many diseases like different types of arthritis.

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Cpt on-q pain pump?

Unlisted per site and use CPT 11981 for value

What is clinical pain?

Clinical pain, in contrast, is marked by hypersensitivity to painful stimuli around a localized site, and also is felt in non-injured areas nearby.

Was bitten by a dog in your elbow and now your hands fall asleep?

I would suggest puting some medicated ointment on it, and making sure to still use that arm. If the condition worsens, see a doctor.

Dislocated my knee a few months ago and pain went away but now it extremely hurts every time I straighten my leg months later?

there might have been allot of scar tissue it might be stiff from the injury still you will have to get back on track as you go its not good to push yourself i would see if your Dr will get you some physical therapy to help loosen it up

Can the sartorius muscle cause pain below the knee and What type of stretching can I do to prevent the pain?

The sartorius muscle can cause pain under the knee on the inside (or medial) aspect of your upper shin. Stretching it while inflamed may aggravate it more, but when it's healthy the figure 4 stretch can help keep it properly loose.

Can Polyarteritis nodosa cause Vasculitic neuropathy?

Polyarteritis nodosa can cause Vasculitic neuropathy

What is physiologic pain?

Physiologic pain comes and goes, and is the result of experiencing a high-intensity sensation. It often acts as a safety mechanism to warn individuals of danger (e.g., a burn, animal scratch, or broken glass).

What would cause a dull constant pain in the middle of the back wrapping around to breast plate?

It could be simple, like a muscle spasm or a little pleurisy, or it could be something far more serious. You'll need to talk to a doctor to find out for certain. If it is affected by breathing, it could easily be pleurisy. If you don't have any other symptoms it could very easily be a muscle spasm, but it has far too much potential for being a problem, so don't ignore it.

How is radicular pain?

Radicular pain is caused by irritation of a nerve root. Sciatica is an example of radicular pain.

Can you describe pain without using the words pain or painful?

The symptom is one of great discomfort with a distinct lack of pleasurable feeling(s) .

What is nerve gas?

Nerve gas is a gas used to either knock you out to do a surgery or it is used to numb any pain so they could proceed with a procedure.

Can a person pretend to have chronic pain to get pain medication?

Yes, this is called "malingering" and is very common. As a result, it is very difficult for legitimate chronic pain patients to get necessary medications, as doctors assume everyone is faking it -- even if you've had major surgery.

Why such severe pain in left butt cheek for several years?

There could be many reasons as to why you are experiencing pain in the butt cheek. But the only way to have it evaluated is to see your doctor.

Is lyrica a pain killer?

In short, no. Lyrica (which is basically the same as Gabapentin), is being used for nueropathic pain, but does NOT contain an opiate. Thus it is not a "pain killer" like vicoden (hydrocodone) or percocet (oxycodone). It will also take a while to build up in your system before you may see results.

Can you get paternity test results the same day as the test?

it all depends where you go. Some place will give you the results back within about three hours and other places are much busyer and slower and therefore can take up to about 3-7 days to come back. So really it all depends on where you go. Hope this helps Hannah x

How does pain pills alliveate pain?

Common knowledge would tell you that all pain medications are the same, when in fact, there are several different classifications. Pain killers such as Acetaminophen and Iubprofen (which can be found over-the-counter) work by inhibiting an enzyme known as cyclooxygenase, this specific enzyme helps fatty acids reach a chemical in the body called prostaglandins (which produces pain, inflammation and fevers etc.) By blocking cyclooxygenase you therefore reduce the pain. Now, on the other hand, Narcotic pain killers like hydrocodone, oxycodone and morphine work by changing the way your body percieves pain. This type of medication is usually found in a combination that includes Acetaminophen or Iubprofen.

What is neropathy?

Neuropathy is a disease where one or more of your peripheral nerves has a dysfunction. This disease causes weakness and numbness in one or more of your limbs.

Do jellyfish feel pain?

They do not have a brain, so in our sense, no.

What does restless legs feel like?

Miserable .. Legs jump and jump for no reason as soon as you get of your feet... keeps you awake when you are ready for bed ,see a doctor but stay away from the drug lyrica as in time you will loose all facial movements ,but it beats complete numbness in your legs like I have

What does the optic nerve look like?

It is made up of about 1 million small individual thread-like nerve fibers that come from the retina.

Where is pain felt when a L5 nerve is pinched?

Pinching of the L5 nerve causes weakness in the big toe and ankle and pain on the top of the foot that may extend up to the buttocks.