Neuralgia

/nʊˈrældʒə/

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Neuralgia specifically refers to sharp pain from nerve issues, not general body aches.

After the accident, he experienced neuralgia in his arm.

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Neuralgia is a clinical term often used by healthcare professionals.

The doctor diagnosed her facial discomfort as trigeminal neuralgia.

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The pain described by neuralgia is intense and can be debilitating, not mild.

His neuralgia was so intense that even a light touch caused immense pain.

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