What it is
Neuropathic pain caused by irritation or injury of a nerve root that may continue after the original cause has been treated. Neurological examination distinguishes it from referred pain.
Typical clinical symptoms
- Burning, electric or shooting pain into an arm or leg
- Numbness, tingling or altered sensation
- Weakness, reflex change or functional restriction
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Scientific literature
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On the definitions and physiology of back pain, referred pain, and radicular pain.
Literature review · 2009
Persistent Pain
When is medical reassessment needed?
New or progressive pain with fever, unexplained weight loss, a history of cancer, fracture risk after trauma, neurological weakness, saddle numbness, bladder or bowel change, or loss of balance requires prompt or emergency assessment according to the symptoms.
Descriptions are for orientation. Diagnosis follows history, clinical examination and, only when indicated, imaging or laboratory tests.
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