Medically reviewed by Femi Aremu, PharmD Lidocaine patches are in a drug class called local anesthetics that relieve pain in a small area of your body. Lidocaine patches are available either by ...

Some over-the-counter (OTC) topical creams, like lidocaine or capsaicin, may be helpful for nerve pain. Nerve pain is distinct from typical tissue pain. When you have tissue pain, like falling ...

Treatment options are limited for patients with postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), a chronic pain disorder caused by reactivation of the varicella zoster virus. Topical application of capsaicin ...

Original Medicare Part B (medical insurance) may provide coverage for Qutenza (capsaicin) if: a Medicare-approved doctor prescribes the medication for an FDA-approved use: for neuropathic pain ...

3. Spicy food reduces inflammation in the gut Many people think spicy food causes stomach pain, but research shows capsaicin may actually increase blood flow to the gastrointestinal (GI ...

So, what's going on? It's all about a chemical compound in peppers called capsaicin. Capsaicin binds to pain receptors on our nerves called TRPV1. Normally, it reacts to heat by sending warning ...

Additionally, the pain caused by the capsaicin also causes your body to release endorphins, which is why it is sometimes used in pain-killers. In this drink, the capsaicin in the red pepper adds a ...