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Etiology and epidemiology of neuropathic pain
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Academic journal
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Bum Chun Suh (강북삼성병원)
Journal
Korean Medical Association 대한의사협회지 대한의사협회지 제64권 제7호 KCI Accredited Journals
Published
2021.1
Pages
461 - 467 (7page)

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Etiology and epidemiology of neuropathic pain
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Background: Neuropathic pain is defined as pain arising as a direct consequence of a lesion or disease affecting the somatosensory system either at the peripheral or central level. In most cases, neuropathic pain is associated with poor general health and has a problem of suboptimal response to medical treatment. This review will discuss the neurologic and non-neurologic conditions that cause neuropathic pain and the results of epidemiologic studies on neuropathic pain. Current Concepts: Epidemiology would be a useful clinical tool for designing management and prevention strategies for various neuropathic pain syndromes. Validated neuropathic pain screening questionnaires are widely used as useful tools for the epidemiologic study of neuropathic pain. There are also validated Korean versions of these questionnaires. The overall prevalence of neuropathic pain was estimated at 6.9-10%. Common neuropathic pain syndromes include diabetic neuropathy, herpes zoster, and trigeminal neuralgia. In addition, neuropathic pain can also occur in central nervous system disorders such as spinal cord injury or stroke, and other conditions like cancerous diseases, intervertebral disc disease, and joint diseases. Discussion and Conclusion: Neuropathic pain does not respond well to medical treatment, which leaves both patients and physicians are less satisfied with such treatments. Therefore, physicians must identify the causes of the pain, explain them to the patient, and proceed with the treatment together with patients.

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