allodynia

allodynia - painful touch when there should not be pain

Introduction

Types of allodynia

  • dynamic allodynia (mechanical):
    • pain results from an object such as clothing moving across your skin
  • tactile allodynia (static or cutaneous allodynia):
    • pain results from a gentle touch or pressure on your skin
  • thermal allodynia:
    • pain results from a mild change in temperature

Aetiology

  • migraine
    • cutaneous allodynia is said to occur in ~ 2/3rds of migraine sufferers
  • trigeminal neuralgia
  • diabetic neuropathic pain
  • postherpetic neuralgia
  • complex regional pain syndrome
  • amplified musculoskeletal pain syndrome (AMPS)
  • neuropathies
  • alcohol use disorder
  • fibromyalgia
  • vitamin D defic
  • vitamin B defic
allodynia.txt · Last modified: 2024/09/22 06:11 by wh

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