Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN) and Depression

Interpreting Atypical Pain Signals

An individual experiences a persistent, shooting, and burning pain in their leg, even though a past injury in that area has completely healed and there are no visible signs of tissue damage. The pain is often triggered by a light touch that would not normally be painful. Which of the following best explains the underlying cause of this type of pain?

Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy and Depression: Dancing with Wolves? - Mini-Review and Commentary on Alghafri et al. “Screening for depressive symptoms amongst patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy”