Neuropathic Pain In Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Journal Title: International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 6
Abstract
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic systemic autoimmune inflammatory disease that affects mainly the small joints of the hands and feet. RA is one of the most common inflammatory joint diseases with the prevalence of 0.75% in India. Clinical neuropathy occurs in 0.5% to 85% of RA patients. Clinical neuropathy may present with a wide variety of symptoms, such as pain, paraesthesias, and muscle weakness. A sample size of 55(n=55) was taken, fulfilling the inclusion criteria. Consent was taken to participate in the study. The self- administered LANSS scale was used for assessment and scoring was done. Data was represented in terms of descriptive analysis. 34.55 % of the population recorded positive score for LANSS scale. Highest affection was burning pain or change in skin temperature which was found in 43% of study population, Followed by pain perception as pricking, tingling kind of pain in 32% subjects. Altered pin prick threshold in 32% subjects. Presence of abnormal skin appearance, abnormal skin sensitivity to touch and allodynia was noted to be 9.09%, 12.72%, 14.54 % respectively.
Authors and Affiliations
Harsha Gadre, Anjali Puntambekar, Niharika Gill
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