Specialist Dr. OGUZ BAK

Neuropathic pain Treatment
In order to apply a more effective treatment in neuropathic pain syndromes, the underlying cause of neuropathic pain must be investigated. Neuropathic pain treatment aims to reduce the patient's complaints, and treatment of the underlying cause is important in preventing and treating neuropathic pain. For example, in a patient with diabetes; High blood sugar disrupts the nutrition of the nerves and causes neuropathic pain. The first thing to do is to keep blood sugar under control and restore the nutrition of the nerves. Neuropathic pain is caused by the destruction of nerve cells Because of its origin, it does not respond adequately to conventional painkillers. However, today there are special treatment methods that are effective and reliable. Neuropathic pain treatment is versatile, with various medications and interventional treatment alternatives available for patients unresponsive to medication. Special epilepsy drugs, arrhythmia drugs, specific muscle relaxants, morphine-derived drugs and local anesthetics can be used in the treatment. Nerve blocking can be done with interventional methods in patients who do not respond to drug treatment or who cannot use drug treatment for various reasons.