Question 1

what's the difference between neuritis and neuralgia ?

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Pain: The .Algia ending denotes pain  the ..Itis ending is related to the pathology affecting the nerve (say inflammation?).

Question 2

what is brachial neuritis or radiculitis?

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Brachial Neuritis: Brachial neuritis is when there is inflamation or irritation to a nerve or nerve root.  The inciting agent can be a disc herniation infection or something similar.

Question 3

what is lumbago? also, thoracic or lumbosacral neuritis or radiculitis?

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Back pain/leg pain: Lumbago implies low back pain. 

Neuritis, implies inflammation of the nerves and radiculitis implies inflammation of spinal nerve roots. With neuritis and radiculitis you will have leg pain or burning sensation.

Question 4

can you explain what are neuritis, radiculitis, radiculopathy, sciatica and cauda equina?

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Nomenclature: To me neuritis means nerve inflamation outside the spine radiculitis is inflamation of the nerve roots within the spine radiculopathy is the dysfunction caused by spinal nerve root compression foot drop toe numbness pain sciatica is a clinical diagnosis buttocks  and leg p.Down the back of your leg to heel cauda equina is latin for horses tail describes the appearance  of the spinal cord.

Question 5

if herpes can cause vestibular neuritis. is it possible it could spread throughout the nerves causing things like trigeminal neuralgia?

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Probably not: H simplex type-1 typically causes infections of oral mucosa &amp;establishes a lifelong persistence in sensory ganglia . Persistence and latency have been demonstrated in human trigeminal, facial, and vestibular ganglia. The reactivation of virus in ganglia generally causes cranial nerve disorders such as herpes labialis, Bell’s palsy, and vestibular Neuritis. No evidence of  trigeminal neuralgia.

Question 6

i had neck injury 2014 pain at time 8/10 now 3-4/10 brachial neuritis radiculitis.pinched nerves in neck. mri done 2015 i relate to injury  advise ?

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See a neurosurgeon: for either injection to decrease inflammation and/or pain, physical therapy, or surgical options to reduce the impingement/entrapment effects or fix the underlying source.   Hope this helps and thank you for trusting in HealthTap.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: neuritis?

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Nerve Inflammation: Neuritis refers to inflammation of a peripheral or cranial nerve.  Usually involved with sensory loss and pain.

Question 8

what is neuralgia and what meds are given for it?

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Neuralgia: is a blanket term for a "feeling" or "pain" in the distribution of a nerve.  There are many causes with a common one being shingles, which is caused by the  Zoster virus.  Some neuraglia type pain responds to medications such as pregabalin, neurontin (gabapentin) and select antidepressants.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: neuralgia?

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Nerve damage: Can also be described as neuropathic pain or "nerve pain" which can occur anywhere in the body.  It can also be due to many disorders such as direct nerve damage, diabetes, trigeminal neuralgia, or infection.

Question 10

what is vestibular neuritis?

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Vertigo: Vestibular neuritis, can be a paroxysmal, single attack of vertigo, a series of attacks, or a persistent condition which diminishes over three to six weeks. It is a type of unilateral vestibular dysfunction and may be associated with nausea, vomiting, and previous upper respiratory tract infections. It generally has no auditory symptoms, unlike labyrinthitis.

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