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Back Pain (Slipped disc) and Sciatica

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 Best Back Pain Doctor in Delhi  In simple words,  low back pain  can be defined as pain experienced in the bottom region of spine (between lower margins of ribs and the gluteal folds). It may remain localised to back or radiate to the legs. Sciatica  is a term used for pain radiating down from the lower spine to the legs. Most common cause of sciatica is irritation or compression of the nerves as they exit the spine on their way to the legs. It may be accompanied by numbness, tingling and weakness in the distribution of the affected nerve. Globally low back pain (LBP) is one of the leading causes of disability. LBP is an important cause of limitation of activities, absence from work with resultant economic implications. In industrialised countries lifetime prevalence of non-specific low back pain is estimated at 60–70%.Despite the high incidence and intensive research into this area, pain generators are not easy to identify and the diagnosis  Nonspecific L...

Neuropathic Pain

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Neuropathic or nerve pain  arises as a result to damage or improper functioning of the nerves/nervous system. It presents as poorly localised burning, shooting or electric shock like pain with altered sensitivity in the affected area. Sudden increase in pain severity is commonly observed. Over the period of time sometimes skin changes, weakness and wasting of muscles can develop. The affected area may develop increased sensitivity perceiving non painful stimuli such as touch to be painful. Alternatively patient may report having pain in areas which feel numb. Some examples of  common conditions with neuropathic pain include Diabetic Neuropathy  where patients complain of a burning sensation most commonly in the sole of feet, worst at night time,. Infections such as  Post heretic neuralgia,  HIV Persistent post surgery pain or trauma involving nerve damage Drug induced neuropathy including that after chemotherapy/radiotherapy Cancer related neuropathy Post Amputa...

Neck (Cervical) and Arm Pain

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Neck Pain is a pain posteriorly anywhere between the skull base and thoracic spine. It is the largest cause of musculoskeletal disability after low back pain. Approximately two-thirds of the population will suffer from neck pain at some time in their life with high prevalence in middle ages. Fortunately for most people the acute pain resolves within days or weeks although in some it may reoccur or become chronic. Neck pain may be a result of... Local pathology Whiplash (flexion-extension) injuries/ trauma Be a part of a more widespread systemic problem such as ankylosing spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia etc. Be a result of referred pain from neighboring areas for example the shoulder joint. Neck pain  usually has a multifactorial etiology -poor posture, neck strain/injuries, anxiety, depression and stress can play a role in magnifying the perceived pain. Quite often the diagnosis of simple or nonspecific neck pain is used implying postural and mechanical causes; thi...