The Covid-19 pandemic has led to an increase in the frequency and severity of existing pain, especially in people over the age of 65, due to inactivity during home quarantine days. Neuropathic pain, which occurs as a result of damage to nerve cells, is manifested as burning, tingling, numbness, felting and is usually more pronounced at the ends of the limbs. Experts point out that weight gain as a result of irregular nutrition and excessive consumption of sugary foods creates a basis for neuropathic pain.
Üsküdar University NPISTANBUL Hospital Neurology Specialist Dr. Celal Şalçini made evaluations about the pain that occurred in individuals over the age of 65 during the quarantine days due to the pandemic.
Pain appeared, pain intensity increased
Neurology Specialist Dr. Celal Şalçini stated that many health problems have emerged, especially due to immobility, and said, "During the quarantine period due to Covid-19, pain started in some individuals over the age of 65, especially those who were immobile, and in some, the severity and frequency of existing pain increased."
Somatic pains and neuropathic pains may occur
Noting that these pains can be defined as "somatic pains" arising from muscles, bones or joints or "neuropathic pains" caused by damage to nerve cells, Dr. Celal Şalçini said, "Individuals experiencing somatic pains since the quarantine process can see orthopedics, physical therapy and algology specialists, and individuals experiencing neuropathic pain can see neurology specialists, algology and physical therapy specialists when necessary."
Pay attention to these symptoms!
Stating that neuropathic pain shows symptoms in many ways, Dr. Celal Şalçini said, "These pains manifest themselves as burning, tingling, numbness, felting and are usually more pronounced at the ends of the limbs."
Beware of irregular diet and sugar consumption!
Noting that the quarantine period caused neuropathic pain to become more pronounced and increase due to inactivity, Dr. Celal Şalçini said, "In addition, irregular nutrition, excessive consumption of sugary foods and consequent weight gain during the quarantine period created a basis for neuropathic and other pains."
