{"id":7486,"date":"2019-06-28T06:58:31","date_gmt":"2019-06-28T06:58:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/?p=7486"},"modified":"2021-04-14T20:38:56","modified_gmt":"2021-04-14T20:38:56","slug":"14-risk-factors-showing-you-are-more-likely-to-get-allodynia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/14-risk-factors-showing-you-are-more-likely-to-get-allodynia\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Risk Factors Showing You Are More Likely to Get Allodynia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Allodynia <\/a>is a common health condition affecting the nervous system whereby people will experience pain from sensations that aren\u2019t painful, and it affects thousands of people spread across the world every year.
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There are a variety of different health conditions which can accompany allodynia, including fibromyalgia, instances of chronic migraines, diabetes and any other condition which causes damage to the nerves over time. Sometimes cases of allodynia can also be seen after injury or accidents, also due to the damage done to the nerves in the process
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The condition can be managed much easier once it has been properly diagnosed, and if you suspect that you might have allodynia, then you should make an appointment with your doctor to discuss any possible related health conditions and risk factors \u2013 from there, treatment options can be discussed.
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Here are 8 risk factors that could mean you are more likely to develop allodynia.
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1. Fibromyalgia<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Fibromyalgia <\/a>is a chronic nerve-related condition which affects millions of people all over the world and could be affecting you if you experience symptoms such as a constantly compromised immune system, pain spread throughout the body and repeated issues with body pain and inflammation.
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Allodynia is one of the symptoms that can commonly go along with a diagnosis of fibromyalgia, and if you have one then it\u2019s likely that you\u2019re at an automatically higher risk of developing the other.
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Take note if you are experiencing any changes in how you experience tactile sensations and pain, and take this as your first sign to make an appointment with your doctor if this is the case.
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If you have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, the condition can be effectively managed, and it\u2019s recommended to find both the right medical professionals and the right support network in order to manage the condition and its symptoms easier.
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2. Migraines<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Migraines <\/a>are experienced by millions of people every year, and if you\u2019ve ever had a migraine then you will know it\u2019s one of the worst types of headaches that you can ever have. A migraine has the potential to put someone out of action for days at a time, and the pain often results in associated other symptoms like extreme nausea, sensitivity to light and often sensitivity to touch.
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Sometimes allodynia happens temporarily as a consequence of having a migraine: Light touch can feel like someone is scraping a knife over your skin \u2013 or it might feel like your entire body is on fire.
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Migraines that come with an associated fever or last for an extremely long time will require medical attention.
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If you experience any type of chronic (or sudden) headache or migraine, try to find the cause and see your doctor if the condition persists for the long-term.
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3. Injury<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Allodynia is commonly caused by misfiring of the nerves which interpret normal stimulus as painful when it isn\u2019t, and this should illustrate just how much discomfort the condition can cause to anyone who doesn\u2019t have it. There are many things and conditions out there which can cause potential damage to the nerves, and injury is one of the most common ones.
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Injury <\/a>can happen due to a variety of different factors, and might even happen during things that don\u2019t qualify as large accidents or events \u2013 for example, damage or sprain from taking a wrong step.
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An injury that damages or traps a nerve can easily be the root cause of experiencing allodynia. See your doctor if you experience any associated symptoms after an accident or injury: From there, the relevant expert can examine the extent of the damage and what can be done from there.
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4. Diabetes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Diabetes <\/a>is a health condition which many people are diagnosed with every year, and obesity isn\u2019t the only associated risk factor that goes along with diabetes. It\u2019s a condition that can affect anyone at any time, and the main types of diabetes (called type I and II) results in a need for lifelong routine and lifestyle changes (and often medication) to stay in good health.
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Sometimes a special third type of diabetes might even occur during pregnancy, and is usually only temporary unlike the other two forms of the condition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nerve damage and circulation problems are often considered common in long-term diabetes cases, and this can oftentimes lead to experiencing allodynia as a separate condition. If this happens to you or you suspect that you might show the first signs of diabetes, make an appointment with your doctor \u2013 it\u2019s the kind of chronic condition that can only be treated with the right medication and changes under the guidance of your doctor.
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5. CRPS<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s a range of associated health conditions out there which can lead to pain in a specific area or chronic pain that lasts for years, and this list doesn\u2019t mention every single one of them \u2013 although one of the most common conditions which can lead to allodynia is called Complex Regional Pain Syndrome<\/a> (also sometimes referred to as CRPS).
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This is a pain and nerve-related condition which often leads to damage to the nerves in the long-term and will need to be managed as a standalone condition on its own. Sometimes it occurs together with other conditions, some of which have already been mentioned in this article.
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If you suspect that you might have CRPS or any other associated syndrome that might affect your nerves in the long-term, make an appointment with your doctor and discuss your symptoms to best find the appropriate treatment to bring relief to your condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Other Nerve Injuries<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the most common causes for developing allodynia is associated nerve<\/a> injuries, and there are a variety of different conditions out there that can cause it which have not been listed here \u2013 and there are many ways in which you can cause potential damage to a nerve that can lead to allodynia.
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Sometimes injuries can happen over a long period of time when a nerve is subjected to repetitive strain (such as nerves in the elbows and hands because of typing or sport), or they can happen suddenly such as in the case of a car accident. There are some cases in which nerve injury might eve happen spontaneously, which will usually signal some type of underlying connective tissue condition which you should look for.
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Nerve injury can also manifest with symptoms such as tingling or numbness. Report these symptoms to your doctor if they should happen to you.
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7. Chronic Alcoholism<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Chronic alcoholism<\/a> is something that affects millions of people every year, and the possible effect of alcoholism goes much further than just the social and economic effects of it \u2013 if you\u2019re drinking alcohol excessively for months, years or even decades, it can affect your life in some very serious ways.
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Alcoholism can lead to a range of different health conditions and an increased risk of developing a long list of others, including alcoholic fatty liver disease, damage to nerves which can cause allodynia and an increased risk of a heart attack or stroke earlier on in your life.
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Allodynia becomes common when the alcoholism has progressed to the point where it has started to cause damage to the nerves and receptors in the brain. Seek medical and professional help to battle alcoholism or addiction first, then deal with the associated health issues that you might have which affects your life.
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8. Certain Connective Tissue Disorders<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We know a lot more about conditions such as allodynia than we did ten years ago, and as research develops we learn more about these conditions and their related symptoms every single day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For people who are diagnosed, this often means that diagnosis becomes easier \u2013 and this available research even makes it easier for medical professionals to spot conditions like this when they happen in patients.
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A range of different connective tissue <\/a>disorders can often result in nerve damage over time, and this can be one of the potential causes for allodynia. See your doctor if you suspect symptoms of any connective tissue disorders or if you have a family history, and mention a comprehensive list of the symptoms that you experience in order to make the entire diagnostic process easier for your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Connective tissue disorders such as these include Marfan Syndrome and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome as well as other conditions considered related, including fibromyalgia.  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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