Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are a diverse group of chemically unrelated compounds that are classified together based on their therapeutic property of possessing anti-inflammatory action ( Fig. 40.1 ). NSAIDs…
Derivatives from the opium plant have been described as analgesics and used for pain control since 3500 bc . It was not until 1806 that a pure opioid substance was…
Introduction The population is aging, with demographic shifts resulting in a significant increase in the proportion of adults 65 years and older. The rising prevalence of many long-term conditions, of…
Multimodal medical management of cancer- and non–cancer-related pain can involve the use of nonopioid medications, as well as opioid medications. Nonopioid medications, often referred to as adjuvant medications, can take…
Almost all women will experience pain during pregnancy. Common musculoskeletal conditions can cause severe pain in an otherwise uncomplicated pregnancy. Some women will enter pregnancy with preexisting painful disorders, and…
Chronic visceral pain is very common. Abdominal pain is among the main reasons for physician visits, with more than 12 million consultations occurring each year in the United States. Patients…
Because of the complex anatomy and specialized sensory innervation of the head and neck, craniofacial pain disorders merit special consideration. Many craniofacial syndromes are unique and represent a clinical diagnostic…
Chronic pain in children is an undertreated entity that is commonly ignored. Over the last decade, several studies in the literature have addressed pain in children and its measurement and…
Introduction Headache is a problem that has plagued humans since the beginning of recorded time. It is one of the most common medical complaints and accounts for more than 18…
Chronic widespread pain presents challenges to patients, clinicians, and researchers in both diagnosing and treating its complex manifestations. As with many pain disorders, clinicians identified a grouping of symptoms, and…
