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 |