Causalgia - causes and treatment of burning nervous pain

Causalgia is a separate symptom characterized by the appearance of burning pain at the site of damage to the peripheral nerves.

In rare cases, this symptom may be characteristic of affection of the central sensory divisions. Particular attention was paid to this pathology in the middle of the 19th century.

In case of causalgia, the pain syndrome may increase depending on the emotional and mental state of a person, as well as under the irritation of skin receptors.

Why does it occur?

The rupture of the peripheral nerve and as a consequence of causalgia may result from a trauma to the limb( gunshot or knife wound).

The median nerve is most commonly affected. His irritation can cause any foreign body, or the presence of a scar.

There is an opinion that the cause of the syndrome can be only a partial damage to the nerve trunks, without a final rupture.

This theory was not confirmed by confirmation. In people with amputated limbs, there were cases of severe causal flow, and it was connected with a complete rupture of nerve trunks.

Symptoms of the disease

The classic symptoms include:

1. The appearance of intense burning pain in the place of nerve damage. By nature, the pain resembles a lumbago that gives to other parts of the body.
2. Even with little physical exertion, or physical stimulation, painful pain in the palms and feet increases.
3. The intensity of pain is significantly reduced by exposure to low temperatures, or contact with water.
4. The trophism of limb tissues grows up.
5. At the lesion site, the skin becomes edematous, smooth, resembling gloss, there is an increased sensitivity.
6. On the affected limb, there is poor mobility of the joints and excessive sweating.
7. Decreased muscle tone on the affected limb.
8. Pain can intensify when exposed to bright light or excessive harsh sounds.

It is possible to determine the presence of the syndrome with the help of X-ray diagnosis of bones, as well as intravenous guanetidine sympathetic blockade.

Therapy used

The treatment of causalgia is carried out through drug therapy, and only in rare cases is it possible to surgically intervene to remove the nerve.

There have been cases where, from the time the first signs appeared, until they completely disappeared, about a year passed. There was no medical intervention.

The main goal of the treatment is to remove the severe pain syndrome , for the further appointment of physiotherapy exercises and physiotherapy.

Complex treatment consists in the appointment of drugs that reduce neurotic manifestations, and stop a constant sense of fear, arising from the constant pain syndrome.

Treatment includes drugs that improve the trophism of tissues, eliminating the effects of prolonged lack of motor activity.

Indications for operation

If causalgia has arisen because of prolonged compression of the nerve, then surgery is unlikely to be avoided.

This will eliminate the focus of the compression of the nerve trunk, and help clear the nerve itself from necrotic areas.

After the operation, rehabilitative therapy is aimed at restoring the functional state of the limb.

It includes a complex of physiotherapy, therapeutic massage, reflexology, vitamin therapy and the use of drugs with a resorption effect( plasmin, lidase).

Additional methods of

Additional therapeutic methods include phytotherapy. Its effect is mainly sedative effect on the human body.

This is relevant if a person experiences a constant sense of anxiety and fear of pain. As phytopreparations, infusions of medicinal herbs , such as valerian, peppermint, motherwort and melissa can be used.

A good pain-killer effect is the use of highlander herb infusion.

As a local, distracting treatment, ointments and trimmings based on plant components can be used. A good effect is the vaseline dressings, applied as an application to the painful areas.

Preventive measures

Like any other disease, causalgia is better prevented than treated later.

General preventive measures include:

• implementation of adequate immobilization of the limb after injury;
• tire overlap on the affected limb;
• to avoid traumatization of nerve trunks during surgical intervention;
• providing the necessary pain relief throughout the recovery period.

What is the danger of the syndrome?

To avoid this, the process of treatment should begin immediately after the appearance of the first signs of the disease. When the pain syndrome is completely stopped, it is necessary to start restoring the motor function of the limb.

For this, a special therapeutic exercise is used. For example, to restore the motor function of the brush, therapeutic exercises with an elastic ball are used.

And, although there have been cases of an independent disappearance of the disorder, it should not be allowed to spread disease. The sooner adequate therapy is started, the less likely the development of possible complications of .

People with this pathology can easily be distinguished. Usually they are excessively irritable, and are prone to sudden mood swings.

This is related to the disturbance of the emotional and psychic sphere, against the background of a pronounced pain syndrome, which has a permanent character.

The attention of these people is completely riveted to the affected limb, while they behave capriciously, cautiously and accentuate the attention of others only on negative things.

To avoid this condition, it is possible only with a careful attitude to your body, and timely access to a medical specialist.