Neuropathic pain occurs when nerves are damaged or irritated, causing signals to misfire. You may feel burning, tingling, numbness, or sharp, electric-like pain, often without a clear injury. Dr. Dipan Patel helps patients understand and manage these symptoms using advanced, minimally invasive treatments that target the source and restore comfort.
Restore Comfort From Nerve-Related Pain
Neuropathic pain is a type of chronic pain caused by damage or dysfunction within the nervous system. Unlike pain from an injury or inflammation, neuropathic pain often feels like burning, tingling, stabbing, or electric shocks, even without an obvious trigger. This can result from diabetes, spinal problems, shingles, or nerve injuries. Because it is linked to nerve signaling errors, neuropathic pain can be persistent and difficult to control. Dr. Patel specializes in identifying these patterns to provide targeted, effective relief.
Common Symptoms of Neuropathic Pain:
- Burning or tingling sensations in the affected area
- Sharp, stabbing, or electric shock-like pain
- Numbness or reduced sensation in hands, feet, or other regions
- Increased sensitivity to touch or temperature changes
- Pain that occurs without an apparent injury or trigger
- Weakness or difficulty moving the affected limb
- Persistent discomfort that interferes with sleep and daily activities
What Causes
Neuropathic Pain?
Neuropathic pain develops when your nerves are damaged, irritated, or malfunctioning, leading to abnormal pain signals being sent to the brain. Unlike pain from a typical injury, this type of discomfort may appear without clear physical damage and can persist long after tissues have healed. It often results from underlying medical conditions or direct nerve injury.
Some of the most common causes of neuropathic pain include:
- Diabetes-related nerve damage (diabetic neuropathy)
- Spinal conditions such as herniated discs or stenosis
- Viral infections like shingles (postherpetic neuralgia)
- Traumatic injuries that damage nerves
- Multiple sclerosis and other neurological disorders
- Certain medications or chemotherapy treatments
Dr. Patel takes a careful, individualized approach to diagnosing neuropathic pain. He uses advanced imaging, nerve testing, and a thorough review of your medical history to pinpoint the root cause and develop a treatment plan tailored to your specific needs.
Treatment Options for Neuropathic Pain
Dr. Patel takes a personalized approach to treating neuropathic pain. As a double board-certified interventional pain physician, he focuses on identifying the exact source of nerve dysfunction and creating a plan that not only reduces symptoms but also improves long-term function and quality of life. His goal is to provide relief through minimally invasive, non-surgical solutions tailored to each patient’s needs.
Depending on your condition and needs, your neuropathic pain treatment options may include:
- Medications to calm nerve activity and reduce pain signals
- Nerve blocks or injections for targeted relief
- Radiofrequency ablation to disrupt faulty pain pathways
- Spinal cord stimulation for chronic, hard-to-treat pain
- Regenerative therapies such as PRP or stem cell injections
- Physical therapy and lifestyle guidance to support long-term results
- Peripheral nerve stimulation for chronic, hard-to-treat pain
Why Choose Dr. Patel for Neuropathic Pain?
Dr. Dipan Patel is a double board-certified interventional pain physician specializing in advanced, minimally invasive treatments for nerve-related conditions. With fellowship training at NYU Langone, he brings expertise in identifying and addressing complex causes of neuropathic pain. His approach combines precise diagnostics with personalized care to help you find lasting relief. If burning, tingling, or nerve pain is affecting your daily life, schedule your consultation today with Dr. Patel for neuropathic pain in Morris County, NJ.
