When to worry: The red flags of nerve pain you should never ignore

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Nerve pain and muscle pain require different treatments despite similar surface symptoms. Nerve pain presents as sharp, burning, or shooting sensations radiating along specific pathways, often with tingling or numbness. Muscle pain is typically dull, localized, and aggravated by movement. Nerve pain stems from compression or irritation; muscle pain from overuse or strain. Red flags requiring medical attention include radiating pain, numbness, weakness, bowel dysfunction, and persistent pain lasting over one to two weeks.

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