Disease
Nerve pain can be a symptom or complication of several diseases and conditions. Examples include multiple myeloma, multiple sclerosis, and other types of cancer.
However, not everyone with these conditions will experience nerve pain, but it can be an issue for some. Based on research, diabetes [1] is responsible for 30 percent of neuropathic cases. Chronic diabetes affects how your nerves work.
Common symptoms of diabetes include numbness and loss of feeling, followed by pain, stinging, and burning in the limbs and digits.
Nerve pain can also be traced to excessive alcohol intake. Excess alcohol can cause many complications including damage to nerves. It can cause long-lasting and painful effects.
Another common cause of nerve pain is trigeminal neuralgia [2]. It is a painful condition with severe nerve pain on one side of the face. It is one of the more common types of neuropathic pain and it can occur without any known reason.
Cancer treatment can also cause neuropathic pain. Treatment options like chemotherapy [3] and radiation can affect the nervous system and cause unusual pain signals.