Neuropathic pain is a pain sensation that occurs due to lesion or injury to the somatosensory system, including peripheral fibers and central neurons. The most common causes of neuropathic pain are nerve pressure or damage during surgery or trauma, cancer treatments, vascular malformations, neurological and metabolic disorders, and drug-induced pain. The characteristic symptoms include burning sensation, the feeling of needle pricking, and numbness that progresses to excruciating, chronic pain. In some patients, the pain may exacerbate to the extent that even daily chores may become difficult.
The main goal of treatment for neuropathic pain involves providing relief from the pain and improving the quality of life while minimizing the side effects of medications. Which of the following is the most preferred therapy for neuropathic pain treatment? This question is exclusively from the…
