Neuropathic pain originates in the:
a. skin.
b. mucous membrane.
c. peripheral and/or central nervous systems.
d. blood vessels.
c
Pain resulting from the damage or malfunction of nerve
fibres in the peripheral and/or central nervous system. The
nerve fibres could be located in the periphery or central
sections of the nervous system. The resulting pain is often
described as burning or pins and needles.
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