Nerwoból
Nerwoból, or neuralgia, is a type of neuropathic pain characterized by intense, often stabbing or burning pain along the distribution of a nerve. It is a symptom that may accompany various conditions and can be persistent or episodic. The pain is frequently triggered by light touch, movement, or temperature changes, and may be accompanied by numbness or tingling.
Common neuralgias include trigeminal neuralgia, which causes facial pain along the trigeminal nerve, and postherpetic neuralgia,
Diagnosis is based on clinical history and neurological examination, with imaging, usually MRI, to identify structural
Treatment aims to reduce pain and improve function and depends on the underlying cause. Pharmacologic options
Prognosis varies by type and cause; some neuralgias respond to treatment, others are chronic. Early recognition