Neurol. praxi. 2011;12(5):329-333

Neuropathic pain - a frequent component of many diseases

prof.MUDr.Zdeněk Ambler, DrSc.

Neurologická klinika LF UK a FN, Plzeň

Neuropathic pain is defined as a pain arising as a direct consequence of a lesion or disease affecting the somatosensory system.

A convenient classification of neuropathic pain is anatomical, according to the site of initiating nervous system pathology, with

an etiological sub-classification. Where possible it should be divided into peripheral or central neuropathic pain based on the

location of the lesion in the nervous system. In certain disorders pain could be of mixed type with both nociceptive and neuropathic

components. Neuropathic pain is a very common problem in many neurological diseases. It may arise from a heterogeneous

group of disorders that affect the peripheral and central nervous system. The present paper reviews common neuropathic pain

syndromes.

central poststroke pain.

Keywords: trigeminal neuralgia, postherpetic neuralgia, mononeuropathies, polyneuropathies, spinal cord lesions, multiple sclerosis,

Published: November 1, 2011  Show citation