Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nevralgia
noun
ne-vral-gia
Definition
Nevralgia refers to pain along the path of a nerve. It is caused by irritation or injury to the nerve.
Examples
- The patient complained of severe nevralgia in her facial nerves.
- After the injury, he experienced recurring episodes of nevralgia down his leg.
- She was prescribed medication to help manage her nevralgia.
Meaning
This condition is characterized by sharp, stabbing, or burning pain that can occur in various parts of the body where nerves are located.
Synonyms
- Neuralgia
- Nerve pain
- Neuropathic pain