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Neuropathic Pain Lecture
The document discusses neuropathic pain, its etiology and treatment. It notes that chronic pain often has an unknown cause, persists after healing for at least 3 months, and requires treatment of both the underlying disease and pain disorder. It also categorizes neuropathies as focal like mononeuritis or entrapment, or diffuse like proximal or distal neuropathies affecting large or small fibers. Additionally, it states that many neuropathic pain patients continue suffering despite therapy and developing new rational treatments has been slow.
