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Neuralgia
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Definition
: Intense or aching pain that occurs along the course or distribution of a peripheral or cranial nerve.
coordinate IM with specific nerve (IM) if pertinent
Examples
Neuralgia, Postherpetic
;
Piriformis Muscle Syndrome
;
Pudendal Neuralgia
;
Sciatica
Other names
Paroxysmal Nerve Pain; Neurodynia; Nerve Pain; Nerve Pains; Vidian Neuralgias; Vidian Neuralgia; Supraorbital Neuralgias; Supraorbital Neuralgia; Stump Neuralgias; Stump Neuralgia; Perineal Neuralgias; Perineal Neuralgia; Paroxysmal Nerve Pains; Pains, Paroxysmal Nerve; Pains, Neuropathic; Pains, Nerve; Pain, Paroxysmal Nerve; Pain, Neuropathic; Pain, Nerve; Neuropathic Pains