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Clinical Signs Neuropathy
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Signs of Neuropathy:
Neuropathic pain can be confirmed by demonstrating physical or visible features of nerve dysfunction in the painful area, as well as at the corresponding spinal level. There are subtle signs that you can even use yourself at home to confirm the category of pain. These signs outperform laboratory tests and are frequently more sensitive than radiological investigations. Dr. Gunn’s Radiculopathy Model outlines these neuropathic features below:
Sensory Alteration:
Autonomic Features:
Goosebumps |
Skin Rolling Test |
Matchstick Test |
Orange Peel |
Internal Organs:
Peripheral nerves all innervate internal organs. Neuropathy in these autonomic nerves often goes unsuspected.
The following conditions give strong indications of neuropathic origin:
Trophic Changes:
(due to reduced neural stimulation)
Muscle/Motor Abnormalities: