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How would small fiber neuropathy affecting the face be diagnosed testing whys?
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Small fiber neuro: Small fiber neuropathy is a condition characterized by severe pain attacks that typically begin in the feet or hands. ... However, they have an increased sensitivity to pain in general (hyperalgesia) and experience pain from stimulation that typically does not cause pain (hypoesthesia). Diagnosis would be clinical. Neurologist may do nerve conduction study.
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