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Man suffering from neuropathic pain
Written by Top Doctors

Written by Top Doctors
Pain medicine

A patient’s guide to neuropathic pain

Neuropathic pain is a complex and often misunderstood type of pain that originates from damage or dysfunction in the nervous system. Unlike pain caused by an injury, such as a cut or a broken bone, neuropathic pain arises when nerves themselves are injured, irritated, or not functioning correctly. This can lead to unusual and often debilitating sensations, making it challenging to manage in day-to-day life. We speak to an experienced consultant in pain management who explains the causes and diagnosis of neuropathic pain.

Woman doing medicolegal pain practice
Dr Rajiv Malhotra

By Dr Rajiv Malhotra
08.01.25
Pain medicine

Medicolegal pain practice: What to expect from a medicolegal assessment

A medicolegal assessment plays a vital role in cases where chronic pain impacts a patient’s ability to work, perform daily activities, or maintain their quality of life following an injury or incident. These assessments are conducted by specialists in medicolegal pain practice, who evaluate and document the nature, cause, and extent of pain-related conditions for legal or insurance purposes.

A woman holding a hand to her lower back, feeling pain
Dr Mohammed Qureshi

By Dr Mohammed Qureshi
05.12.24
Pain medicine

Steroid injections for low back pain

Low back pain is a common problem that can significantly impact daily life. For many, simple treatments will provide sufficient relief. However, if pain persists, steroid injections may be recommended as part of a pain management plan. Here, Dr Mohammed Qureshi, distinguished pain medicine specialist, provides an expert guide to everything you need to know about steroid injections, including the procedure, their safety, and what to expect from their results.

sciatica
Dr Nofil Mulla

By Dr Nofil Mulla
18.11.24
Pain medicine

Latest advances in sciatica treatment and pain management

Sciatica is the sharp pain that emanates from the lower back and to the leg. It is caused by compression, inflammation or irritation of the sciatic nerve that travels from the buttocks and down each leg. It is most often caused when by a herniated disc or an overgrowth of bone puts pressure on the spine nerve roots. In this article, a consultant pain physician and intervention specialist explores treatment options and pain management methods for sciatica.

woman's knees after undergoing genicular nerve radiofrequency ablation for knee pain
Dr Yasser Mehrez

By Dr Yasser Mehrez
30.10.24
Pain medicine

What is genicular nerve radiofrequency ablation for knee pain?

Genicular nerve radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a treatment designed to help relieve chronic knee pain, especially for those who haven’t had success with more traditional methods like medications, physical therapy, or even knee injections. This procedure targets specific nerves, known as the genicular nerves, which play a significant role in transmitting pain signals from the knee joint to the brain. By "ablating" (or disrupting) these nerves, RFA can reduce the sensation of pain, often providing lasting relief. We speak to leading consultant in pain medicine Dr Yasser Mehrez who explains how this treatment works.

A man stretches and experiences back pain
Dr Kavita Poply

By Dr Kavita Poply
21.10.24
Pain medicine

A real pain in the back: how to deal with back pain

Back pain, particularly in the lower back (called lumbago), is a common ailment that can affect anyone and can be caused by a variety of conditions or injuries. Back pain can be unbearable, but it can also be corrected. All back pain, between mild to severe, has a cause and that means that there is a solution. Dr Kavita Poply, a leading pain management specialist, clarifies the causes of back pain, and the ways it can be addressed.

Postoperative pain management
Dr Nofil Mulla

By Dr Nofil Mulla
17.10.24
Pain medicine

How to prepare for postoperative pain before your surgery

An aspect of surgery that patients can feel the most anxious about is not the procedure itself but what comes after. A surgery may only take three hours but require three months to recover from, and in that time, the patient must likely deal with some postoperative pain. Of course, to be expected when the body has been cut open and put back together again, even by the most skilled hands. In this guide, a consultant pain physician and intervention specialist shares tips and advice for preparing and managing postoperative pain, before the surgery.

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