Nerve pain
Pain is felt when the nerves send a message to the brain following an injury or damage in the body. A nerve pain occurs when the nerve itself is damaged due to various reasons. The major factors that can lead to nerve pain are as follows:
- Cancer
- Compression of a nerve or nerves
- Diabetes
- Excessive alcohol consumption
- Exposure to toxins
- Hormonal disorders
- Immune system disorders
- Infections
- Vitamin deficiencies
Symptoms with nerve pain
The damage to the nerve sends false signals to the brain that result in chronic pain. Symptoms associated with damage to a nerve include:
- Loss of Feeling
- Burning sensation
- Losing Balance
- Weakness and numbness
- Pain Progression
Assessing the nerve pain
The doctor conducts a clinical examination to understand the cause of nerve pain, type of nerve pain, duration and concludes the treatment plan accordingly. Nerve pain management is customized as per individual patient health condition and pain tolerance.
Treatments and pain management for Nerve Pain
At Kovilpatti Venkateswara Hospital, we offer insight into nerve pain management with most advanced and sophisticated diagnostics and Neuropathic Treatment techniques. We brings together a multidisciplinary team of highly qualified and well experienced medical specialists to offer patients safe and effective Nerve Pain Treatments and rehabilitative programs to offer the intact continuum of care for the patient suffering from nerve damage and pain management.
The Nerve Pain Treatment involves over-the-counter drugs and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to reduce or stop nerve pain. The medications are incorporated into creams, gels, ointments, oils, or sprays that are applied to the skin overlying the painful area. Prescription drugs for nerve pain help to reduce nerve pain. Other treatment approach to reduce nerve pain includes acupuncture that involves using fine needles to release the pressure on the affected nerve. Acupuncture numbs the pain and blocks the pain signals sent from the nerve. Dietary supplements and balanced lifestyle with physical exercises helps improve the blood circulation and reduce the risk of nerve damage and pain. Relaxation techniques including massage and stress management relieve the stress and relax the nerve.
At Kovilpatti Venkateswara Hospital, we offer have the best and latest medical facilities with a team of experienced doctors, physiotherapists and staffs to provide all round care and support to the patients suffering from nerve damage and pain. To know more about nerve pain management treatment services and treatment cost, book an appointment now.
