Quiz: Nerve Pain

Consumption of copious amounts of alcohol can damage the nerves and lead to nerve pain. The alcohol causes damage to the nerves by creating a situation of nutritional deficiency in the nerves which bars the nerves from functioning in a healthy manner. This causes pain in the nerves along with other symptoms such as numbness, constant tingling sensations, weakness and fatigue, and even paralysis in extreme cases. It is best to avoid drinking large quantities of alcohol in order to prevent health hazards such as this.

Vitamin B12 is essential for maintaining nerve health and its deficiency in the system leads to the damage of nerves. Foods that are rich in vitamin B12 include eggs, dairy products (milk and cheese), fortified soy products (tofu and soy milk), white meat (poultry and fish), and shell fish (crabs and shrimps). Vegan food items that are rich in vitamin B12 include almond milk, coconut milk and certain breakfast cereals.

Physical therapy is an excellent way to treat pain in the nerves that have been damaged by some form of trauma or compression such as accidents, crush injuries or even carpal tunnel syndrome. Exercise will help ease the symptoms of nerve damage and help return the nerves to healthy and normal states of functioning. In severe cases, physical exercise will not be enough for treating nerve pain and surgical procedures will need to be resorted to.

Diabetic neuropathy is a common complication that affects almost 70% percent of people who suffer from diabetes. It affects the sensory nerves and leads to pain, numbness, and burning sensations. This can be controlled by consulting a healthcare professional regarding the regulation of the blood sugar levels of those who have diabetes and the correction of nutritional deficiencies that could be adding to nerve damage and worsening the condition.