allodynia

Allodynia vs. Hyperalgesia: What’s the Difference?

Senior Asian woman rubbing her hands in discomfort, suffering from pain in her hand while sitting on sofa at home. Elderly and health issues concept

Allodynia and hyperalgesia are conditions associated with neuropathy pain. In fact, research shows that both conditions are observed in 15-20% of patients suffering from neuropathic pain. When it comes to […]

What Is Allodynia?

Asian old man sitting on sofa and having hand pain, hand injury at home. allodynia concept.

What is allodynia? To start, allodynia is defined as pain from a stimulus that wouldn’t normally provoke pain. People who experience nerve pain are very sensitive to touch. For example, […]