| Common Name | Neuralgia |
| Scientific Name | |
| Disease Type | Neurological |
| Host Type | human; human |
| ICD Code | M79.2 |
| Distribution | Worldwide |
| Causative Agent | Nerve irritation or damage from infection, injury, or compression |
| Transmission | Not transmissible |
| Symptoms Description | Sharp, shooting or burning pain along nerve pathways, often triggered by touch or movement |
| Diagnosis | Clinical history, neurological exam, MRI or nerve conduction studies |
| Conventional Treatment | Anticonvulsants, antidepressants, nerve blocks, surgery for decompression |
| Herbal Treatment | Willow bark (salicin); turmeric (curcumin) anti-inflammatory; St. John's wort; TCM: Corydalis, Ayurvedic: Ashwagandha and Boswellia |
| Prevention | Control underlying conditions like diabetes or shingles vaccination |
| Prognosis | Variable; acute cases resolve, chronic forms may persist |
| History | Term used since 19th century; described in ancient Greek and Ayurvedic texts as nerve pain |
| Reference | Medical literature on neuropathic pain |
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