Neuritis

Why inflammation occurs

Infectious agents enter nerve tissue through the blood or directly through injury. The nerve is often compressed in a narrow canal — this is how the tunnel variant develops, for example, with prolonged computer work.

Triggering factors include chilling, viral diseases, diabetes, and metabolic disorders. In some cases, the cause is an autoimmune reaction or intoxication.

Symptoms that require a doctor

The main sign is pain along the nerve that worsens with movement and palpation. Numbness, tingling, and in severe cases muscle weakness and loss of reflexes join in.

You should consult a specialist if the following symptoms appear:

• Burning or shooting pain in the nerve's innervation zone.
• Numbness and tingling in the fingers or limb.
• Muscle weakness, difficulty performing precise movements.
• Changes in skin sensitivity, a "pins and needles" sensation.
• Swelling and redness over the nerve's projection.

With increasing weakness and loss of sensation, it is important not to delay the visit. The earlier treatment begins, the higher the chance of full restoration of nerve function.

How treatment is built

The diagnosis is clarified using a neurological examination, electroneuromyography, and, if necessary, MRI. This helps determine the level of damage and rule out other causes of symptoms.

Depending on the form and severity, the following may be prescribed:

• Anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving drugs.
• Antiviral or antibacterial therapy for an infectious nature.
• B-group vitamins and drugs that improve nerve conduction.
• Physiotherapy, massage, and therapeutic exercise after the acute period subsides.
• Blocks for severe pain syndrome.

A mistake is intensively warming and massaging the area during the acute period. This increases inflammation and can slow nerve recovery.

What to expect

With timely treatment, acute forms of neuritis resolve within several weeks. Sensation and muscle strength recover gradually, and proper loading helps consolidate the result.

Chronic and tunnel variants require longer follow-up. Regular examinations help adjust the program in time and prevent relapses.

At Neuro-Clinic, we help understand the cause of pain and select a treatment program for neuritis. Book by phone or via the website form — the administrator will find a convenient time.