Abstract
IASP defines neuropathic pain as “pain caused by lesion or disease of the somatosensory system”. Neuropathic pain comprises pain, paraesthesia along with sensory deficits. It is associated with lesion or alteration of the structure of the nervous system. The nature of pain is described as stabbing or burning. It is seen in 1 % of the population.
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Gupta, R. (2014). Neuropathic Pain. In: Pain Management. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-55061-4_4
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