People who experience pain from sensations which normally do not cause pain should see a doctor for further investigation. Diagnosis of allodynia is mostly a process of excluding other possibilities, but specific nerve sensitivity tests can help identify the condition. The doctor will begin the process by performing a physical exam and taking a medical history for a complete picture of the patient's health. He or she will then work with the patient to understand the pain and what might be causing it.

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