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Neuropathic pain is caused by disorders of, or damage to, the nervous system. The affected nerves can induce the sensation of pain in the brain. Neuropathic pain is often associated with the sensation of burning, coldness, "pins and needles", numbness or itching.
A new report shows that chronic pain leads to accumulation of pathological forms of tau protein in the hippocampus, resulting in neuronal atrophy and cognitive impairment.
