Nerve Pain Treatment in Delhi
Specialist assessment for burning, electric-shock-like, tingling, numb or hypersensitive pain.
Dr. Ekta Gupta
MBBS, MD, Fellowship Trained Pain Physician, AIIMS Delhi
A focused approach to finding the pain source
Nerve pain can feel different from ordinary muscle or joint pain. Patients may describe burning, pins-and-needles, electric shocks, altered sensation or pain from light touch. Finding the likely nerve involved and the underlying cause helps guide treatment.
MBBS, MD, Fellowship Trained Pain Physician, AIIMS Delhi
Assessment before treatment
The aim is to understand the pattern of pain, its likely source and how it is affecting movement and daily life before selecting treatment.
Symptoms that may need assessment
Burning pain
A persistent burning sensation can occur with nerve irritation or neuropathy.
Electric-shock sensation
Brief sharp or shooting sensations may follow a nerve pathway.
Pins and needles
Tingling or crawling sensations can occur in affected areas.
Numbness
Reduced or altered sensation may accompany nerve pain.
Touch sensitivity
Clothing or light touch may feel unusually painful in some neuropathic conditions.
Weakness
Some nerve disorders can also affect muscle strength and function.
What can cause nerve pain?
Nerve compression
A nerve may be irritated where it passes through the spine or another narrow space.
Diabetic neuropathy
High blood glucose over time can damage peripheral nerves.
Post-herpetic neuralgia
Nerve pain can remain after shingles in some patients.
Entrapment neuropathy
Local compression can affect nerves in areas such as the wrist or elbow.
Spine-related nerve pain
Disc and spinal disorders can produce radiating nerve symptoms.
Other neurological causes
Some nerve pain requires medical evaluation for less common causes.
Treatment is based on the diagnosis
There is no single treatment that suits every patient. Options may include conservative care, rehabilitation, medication planning and selected image-guided pain procedures.
- Detailed clinical assessment
- Review of previous treatment and response
- Imaging when clinically appropriate
- Clear discussion of available options
- Follow-up based on symptoms and function
Cause-focused evaluation
History, examination and selected investigations help identify the likely source.
Medication planning
Neuropathic pain medicines may be considered according to the diagnosis and individual factors.
Physiotherapy
Movement and strengthening can help when nerve pain is linked with a mechanical or spinal problem.
Nerve blocks
Selected diagnostic or therapeutic nerve blocks can target a specific pain pathway.
Radiofrequency procedures
Some chronic nerve-mediated pain conditions may be considered for RFA after careful selection.
Rehabilitation and follow-up
Progress is reviewed and the plan adjusted according to response and function.
When targeted treatment may be appropriate
For selected patients, image-guided procedures can target a specific joint, nerve or other pain-generating structure. The procedure is chosen only after clinical assessment.
Commonly considered procedures
- Image-guided injections
- Selective nerve blocks
- Epidural injections for selected spine-related nerve pain
- Facet or joint procedures
- Radiofrequency ablation for selected chronic pain sources
Pain relief is only one part of recovery
Move better
Treatment is paired with movement and rehabilitation wherever appropriate.
Build confidence
A graded return to normal activities can help reduce fear and unnecessary avoidance.
Prevent recurrence
Strength, posture, activity planning and condition-specific advice can support long-term management.
Do not ignore persistent or changing pain
Seek urgent assessment for rapidly worsening weakness, new major loss of sensation, severe symptoms after significant trauma, or new bladder or bowel dysfunction with spinal symptoms.
A simple treatment journey
01 Consultation
Discuss symptoms, history, daily limitations and previous treatment.
02 Examination
Assess movement, strength, sensation and the likely pain source.
03 Plan
Choose appropriate conservative or minimally invasive options.
04 Follow-up
Review response, function and next steps.
Frequently asked questions
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Discuss your pain with Dr. Ekta Gupta
If persistent pain is affecting your movement, sleep, work or everyday activities, a specialist assessment can help clarify the available treatment options.
MBBS, MD, Fellowship Trained Pain Physician, AIIMS Delhi
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