Q: Which doctor should I consult for allodynia?
A: You can consult a general practitioner or your family doctor for allodynia.
Q: What is the difference between hyperalgesia and allodynia?
A: Allodynia is pain due to a stimulus that does not normally provoke pain and hyperalgesia is increased pain from a stimulus which is normally painful.
Q: What does allodynia feel like?
A: Symptoms can vary from mild to severe burning sensation, an ache or squeezing type of pain.
Q: What is the cause of hypersensitive skin?
A: Hypersensitive skin is caused by immune system reactions that involve the skin.
Q: Does allodynia go away?
A: No. It can only be controlled with medication and changes in one’s way of living.