M79: Other soft tissue disorders, not elsewhere classified
M79.2: Neuralgia and neuritis, unspecified
Neuralgia and neuritis are conditions that affect the nerves, causing pain and inflammation respectively. Neuralgia is categorized by severe, often shock-like pain along the path of a nerve. This can be triggered by minimal actions such as light touches. Neuritis, on the other hand, is characterized by inflammation of the nerves that often results in pain, loss of reflexes, or sensitivity issues. You may also experience muscle weakness or paralysis in severe cases. These conditions can be due to a variety of reasons including injury, infection, autoimmune reactions, diabetes, or age-related nerve degeneration. These symptoms may affect any part of the body, depending on which nerves are involved. Both Neuralgia and Neuritis can be chronic or acute and their nature and intensity vary from person to person.
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