Neuropathic pain, resulting from the disturbances of central or peripheral nervous system with mechanisms that we cannot explain yet exactly, is really a troublesome situation both for the patient and the physician. Our knowledge about this difficult to diagnose and treat pain condition has improved a lot with the aid of recent experimental and clinical studies. This review summarizes the underlying mechanisms, common conditions, diagnosis and treatment of neuropathic pain.
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Univ Puerto Rico, Inst Neurobiol, Med Sci Campus,201 Blvd Valle, San Juan, PR 00901 USAUniv Puerto Rico, Inst Neurobiol, Med Sci Campus,201 Blvd Valle, San Juan, PR 00901 USA