Symptoms
Tingling, burning, or numbness, usually starting in hands or feet, sometimes sharp shooting pain.
Cause
Commonly caused by long-standing diabetes; also vitamin deficiency, certain infections, or nerve compression.
Prevention
Control blood sugar tightly if diabetic, avoid excess alcohol, ensure adequate B-vitamin intake.
Treatment
Controlling underlying diabetes/deficiency, prescribed nerve-pain medication, foot care to prevent injury from reduced sensation. Commonly used medicines: gabapentin, pregabalin, methylcobalamin.
See a doctor if
Numbness spreads, wounds on numb areas go unnoticed and don't heal, or pain is severe.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the early symptoms of Nerve Pain (Peripheral Neuropathy)?
Tingling, burning, or numbness, usually starting in hands or feet, sometimes sharp shooting pain.
What causes Nerve Pain (Peripheral Neuropathy)?
Commonly caused by long-standing diabetes; also vitamin deficiency, certain infections, or nerve compression.
How can Nerve Pain (Peripheral Neuropathy) be prevented?
Control blood sugar tightly if diabetic, avoid excess alcohol, ensure adequate B-vitamin intake.
What is the treatment for Nerve Pain (Peripheral Neuropathy)?
Controlling underlying diabetes/deficiency, prescribed nerve-pain medication, foot care to prevent injury from reduced sensation. Commonly used medicines: gabapentin, pregabalin, methylcobalamin.
When should I see a doctor for Nerve Pain (Peripheral Neuropathy)?
Numbness spreads, wounds on numb areas go unnoticed and don't heal, or pain is severe.
Reviewed by the Swasthya Suchi pharmacy team for general accuracy · Last updated: 2026-08-10