BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Painful neuropathies are common and often difficult to treat. The objective of this report was to review the subject to facilitate diagnosis and pain relief. CONTENTS: The classification, causes, type of fibers involved, manifestations, diagnosis, adjuvant tests, questionnaires used in the diagnosis, and treatment are described. CONCLUSIONS: The subject is very broad and involves several causes and treatments that often should be combined to obtain adequate pain control.
Polyneuropathies; Pain Measurement; Signs and Symptoms
