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Can you tell me the medical term for nerve pain?
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There are several: When it is due to a nerve coming from the spine, it is called radiculopathy or radiculitis. The nerves in the arms and legs (and trunk) can have a condition, peripheral neuropathy (many causes, including diabetes). Some nerves can have neuropathy or neuritis from pressure, trauma or inflammation ("-itis" means inflammation).
Answered 11/1/2013
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Neuralgia: Radiculopahy, dysethesias(burning tingling), .
Answered 4/20/2013
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