Author/Editor     Meh, Duška; Denišlič, Miro
Title     Boleče in pekoče noge
Translated title     Painful and burning feet
Type     članek
Source     Obz Zdrav Nege
Vol. and No.     Letnik 32, št. 5-6
Publication year     1998
Volume     str. 235-7
Language     slo
Abstract     Peripheral neuropathy is a frequent impariment of peripheral nerves, repeatedly affects only the sensitivity. Electrophysiological examination (elektomyography and electroneugraphy) frequently revealed no abnormality. The new psychophysical (thermotest, vibrameter, algometer...) and electrophysiologic tests of autonomic functions detect abnormality of small nerve fibres, which are domaged in those patients. In the article, assessment of thermal specific and thermal pain sensitivity is described.
Descriptors     PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES
FOOT
PAIN
PAIN THRESHOLD
COLD