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Pain Pathways and Mechanisms of Neuropathic Pain

Quick fact

Neuropathic pain often arises from damage to the nervous system itself, not from ongoing tissue injury, which is why drugs like ibuprofen and paracetamol often don't help.

Why this is interesting

Think about the last time you touched something hot—your hand likely pulled back before you even felt the pain. But what if that protective signal became stuck, firing even when you're just wearing a soft shirt?