Neuralgia
Description
Neuralgia is a condition characterized by intense, stabbing nerve pain due to nerve damage, irritation, or pressure. It can occur in various forms, including trigeminal neuralgia (face pain), postherpetic neuralgia (from shingles), and occipital neuralgia (head and neck pain). Symptoms include: Sudden, severe, burning or electric-shock-like pain, Pain triggered by touch, chewing, or even wind exposure, and Episodes lasting seconds to minutes, recurring frequently. Diagnosis involves neurological exams, imaging (MRI/CT), and nerve conduction studies. Treatment includes anticonvulsant drugs (carbamazepine, gabapentin), antidepressants, nerve blocks, and in severe cases, surgery to relieve nerve compression.