Gynecological disorders
Common gynecological disorders including menstrual disorders and abnormal uterine bleeding. Find out about the nursing role in diagnosing and treating these disorders.
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Interpersonal factors and their impact on pain transitions
Exploring the impact of interpersonal factors on pain transitions, this research delves into the communication and behaviors between individuals experiencing pain, such as parent-child relationships and interactions with healthcare providers. The study analyzes psychosocial mechanisms influencing pa
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Acute orofacial pain
Acute orofacial pain is often associated with dental issues, ranging from dentinal pain to periodontal pain. The pain can be moderate to severe, with various triggers such as mechanical stimulation and changes in osmotic pressure. This pain is prevalent in adults and can spread to different areas of
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Understanding Breast Pain and the Breast Pain Pathway
Breast pain, characterized by tenderness, throbbing, sharp, or burning sensations in the breast tissue, can affect individuals of all genders. This common symptom may vary in severity and frequency, and is typically not associated with cancer. The Breast Pain Pathway outlines the management of breas
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Understanding Sickle Cell Disease Pain Management
Sickle cell disease (SCD) patients often experience vaso-occlusive crises (VOC) causing acute pain, a hallmark symptom of the disease. Pain management is crucial in healthcare interactions for these patients, with chronic pain also being a significant concern due to organ/tissue damage. Research sho
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Common Role of Pain Management for Chronic Back Pain
Discover how CT Clinic Presents is revolutionizing the approach to chronic back pain treatment through a comprehensive Pain Management program. We prioritize patient education, offering insights into the condition and its management. Our holistic approach integrates medication management, physiother
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Temporomandibular Joint Disorders: Understanding and Managing TMJ Pain
Dealing with jaw discomfort can be a challenging experience. Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMJ) are a group of conditions that affect the jaw joint and surrounding muscles. This can lead to pain, discomfort, and difficulty with basic functions like talking and eating. \n\nVisit- \/\/ \/what-is-
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Assessment and Diagnostic Tests in Musculoskeletal System Pain
Pain in musculoskeletal conditions varies, such as bone pain described as dull and deep, muscular pain as soreness, fracture pain as sharp, and joint pain worsens with movement. Specific assessments by nurses include checking body alignment, joint symmetry, signs of inflammation, pressure sources, a
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Do you want relief from Neck Pain in South Brisbane
Do you want relief from Neck Pain in South Brisbane? Then contact Innervate Chiro. Their dedicated practitioners combine their experience in Chiropractic, Remedial & Sports Massage for fast effective relief of Back Pain, Neck Pain, Headaches, Vertigo, Sports Injuries, shoulder, hip, nerve pain, scia
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Get the best physiotherapy for Back Pain in Orchard
Get the best physiotherapy for Back Pain in Orchard at Physiolife Pte Ltd. Their experienced therapists provide hands-on therapy and evidence-based practice to individuals seeking personalized treatment for their pain and injuries. They specialize in technology-powered solutions like medical massage
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Overview of Human Genetic Disorders
Human genetic disorders encompass a range of conditions, from recessive disorders like cystic fibrosis to dominant disorders such as Huntington's disease. Examples include cystic fibrosis, Huntington's disease, and sickle-cell anemia. Understanding genetic disorders involves research and awareness o
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Complex Case Study: Chronic Pain and Somatic Symptom Disorder
Michelle Adams, a 51-year-old hairdresser, presents with severe chronic back pain following a traumatic incident. Despite various treatments and medications, her pain persists, leading to distress and functional impairment. Her symptoms align with Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD) with predominant pain
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Overview of Anxiety and Related Disorders
Anxiety disorders, such as PTSD, panic disorders, phobias, agoraphobia, and OCD, are characterized by varying degrees of fear and distress. Anxiety is a normal response to danger, but when it becomes chronic, it can lead to debilitating conditions. PTSD occurs post-trauma, panic disorders involve in
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Understanding Opioid and Non-Opioid Analgesics in Pain Management
Opioid analgesics, such as morphine, act in the central nervous system to relieve pain without affecting consciousness. They differ from non-opioid analgesics like aspirin in terms of CNS depression, pain type targeted, and addiction potential. Pain is a protective mechanism caused by tissue damage
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Understanding Somatic Symptom Disorders, Conversion Disorders, and Dissociative Disorders
Somatic symptom disorders manifest as physical symptoms without apparent cause, while conversion disorders involve specific physical symptoms incompatible with medical conditions. Illness anxiety disorder involves interpreting normal sensations as disease symptoms. Dissociative disorders lead to a s
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Understanding Central Abdominal Pain and Masses in Clinical Practice
Abdominal pain evaluation involves considering various differential diagnoses such as appendicitis, small bowel obstruction, and mesenteric ischemia. By categorizing pain as visceral, parietal, referred, or radiating, healthcare providers can better understand the underlying pathology. The history o
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Understanding the Gate Control Theory of Pain in Pain Management
This detailed content delves into the Gate Control Theory of Pain, explaining pain pathways involving nociceptors, A-delta fibers, and C fibers. It further explores central pain pathways like the spinothalamic tract, spinomesencephalic tract, and spinoreticular tract. The theory's mechanism of pain
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Complexity in Cancer Pain Management by Dr. Marie Joseph
Dr. Marie Joseph explores the challenges and successes of managing complex pain in cancer patients. The intricacies of neuropathic pain, diagnostic characteristics, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and typical cancer pain syndromes are discussed. Strategies such as co-analgesic adjuvants, analgesic sy
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Understanding Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain (CBT-CP) and Counselor Role
Explore the comprehensive approach of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain (CBT-CP) focusing on therapist manuals, sessions, and considerations when interacting with patients. Discover the counselor's role in treating pain disorders, patient interactions, and the importance of mental health
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Update on Pain Management in Primary Healthcare
The updates to the 2014 Primary Healthcare Implementation Slides focus on pain control for children, including the addition of ibuprofen and exclusion of tramadol for moderate pain. The management of acute severe pain involves retaining morphine injection while omitting metocloperamide, paracetamol,
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Understanding Inborn Errors of Metabolism and Metabolic Disorders
Inborn Errors of Metabolism (IEM) are genetic disorders that disrupt metabolic pathways, leading to substrate accumulation or product deficiency. These disorders can be classified based on toxic accumulation, protein metabolism, carbohydrate intolerance, lysosomal storage issues, energy production d
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Understanding Pediatric Pain Management
Explore the complexities of managing pain in infants and children, including defining pain, classifying different types of pain, understanding pain assessment tools, identifying medication classes for treatment, and recognizing special considerations. Discover insights on acute and chronic pain, neu
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Understanding the Brain: Key Insights on Chronic Pain and EMDR Therapy
Persistent pain is often a symptom originating from the brain, not the body tissues. EMDR therapy can help reprocess maladaptive memory networks linked to chronic pain, addressing root causes including adverse childhood experiences. The AIP model emphasizes early-life factors in shaping chronic pain
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Understanding Co-occurring Mental and Physical Health Conditions
Co-occurring mental and physical health disorders are prevalent and require an integrative multidisciplinary approach for effective assessment and treatment. This holistic approach helps address the complexity of managing multiple disorders in an integrated healthcare setting. Through a multi-direct
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Understanding the McKenzie Method for Pain Management
The McKenzie Method, developed by physiotherapist Robin McKenzie, is a classification-based system for treating pain. It involves assessment, treatment, and prevention steps, with an emphasis on centralizing symptoms and promoting pain reduction. The method categorizes pain into three syndromes - Po
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Exploring the Intersection of Chronic Pain and BDSM in Critical Disability Studies
Critical Disability Studies examines power dynamics in bodily and mental norms, including the experiences of chronic pain within BDSM and erotic play. Research delves into discourses of pain, challenging assumptions and stigma associated with chronic pain and disability. The study emphasizes collabo
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Understanding Pain: Mechanisms and Pathways
This content delves into the intricate mechanisms of pain perception, exploring the anterolateral system, nociceptors, endogenous analgesic systems, and more. It covers topics such as free nerve endings, VR1/Capsaicin receptors, referred pain, neuropathic pain, hyperalgesia, and visceral pain. The m
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Understanding Functional GI Disorders: A Comprehensive Overview
Functional GI disorders encompass a range of conditions affecting the gastrointestinal system, such as irritable bowel syndrome and disorders of the gut-brain interaction. These disorders are characterized by no structural abnormalities but are influenced by factors like motility disturbance, viscer
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Understanding Genetic Disorders and Their Impact on Health
Genetic disorders are caused by abnormalities in genes or chromosomes, leading to various health conditions. Inherited disorders can be passed down from parents to children, affecting physical makeup and processes in the body. In India, there is a high prevalence of genetic disorders, particularly i
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Exploring Pain Education: Bridging the Gap between Professionals and the Public
Pain education involves collaboration between healthcare professionals and the public to challenge ingrained beliefs, provide proper understanding of pain, and encourage open communication. This article discusses the importance of effective pain education, the role of professional and public educati
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Understanding Pain and Analgesics in Medical Science
Pain is a complex sensory and emotional experience linked to tissue damage, with various types of nerve fibers and nociceptors playing key roles in its perception. Pain mediators like bradykinin and prostaglandins modulate sensitivity to pain stimuli. Analgesics, including non-opioid NSAIDs and opio
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Understanding the Nervous System and Sensory Neurons
The nervous system plays a crucial role in connecting the central nervous system (CNS) to limbs and organs through the peripheral nervous system (PNS). It consists of sensory neurons that transmit impulses from sensory receptors to the CNS, allowing us to perceive and respond to various stimuli. The
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Pain, Sedation, & Delirium Management in Critical Care
Effective management of pain, sedation, and delirium is essential in critical care settings to optimize patient comfort, facilitate recovery, and ensure better outcomes. The goal is to control pain adequately, minimize sedative use, and address indications for analgesia and sedatives while being min
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Understanding Eating Disorders: Types, Signs, Effects, and Recovery
Eating disorders are mental disorders characterized by unhealthy eating habits and can have severe physical and psychological consequences. This article explores the definition of eating disorders, signs to look out for, different types such as Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Pica, and Purging Di
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Understanding Eating Disorders: Insights for Dietitians
Eating disorders are complex neurobiological conditions that are not merely about control or weight management. These disorders can affect individuals of all genders, body sizes, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Dietitians play a crucial role in identifying, assessing, and treating eating disorders, a
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Understanding Eating Disorders: Medical Complications and Treatment
This presentation by Dr. Maria C. Monge covers the common eating disorders in teenage patients, potential medical complications, and the role of the medical team in treatment. It includes definitions of disorders like Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge Eating Disorder according to DSM-5 cr
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Pain Management and Opioid Safety Initiative at Indianapolis VA
This initiative led by Dr. Nabiha Gill focuses on educating healthcare professionals about the Final Indiana pain management rules, opioid safety measures, and non-pharmacological pain management options. The program aims to address chronic pain in veterans, a prevalent issue impacting service membe
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Integrative Approaches to Pediatric Pain Management: A Comprehensive Review
Pediatric pain management is a complex issue involving factors such as inflammation, neuroplasticity, and emotional responses. Dr. Matthew Hand explores integrative approaches to address common pediatric pain conditions and highlights the prevalence of chronic pain in children. The presentation delv
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Understanding Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) and Its Management
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) is a common cause of anterior knee pain often related to overuse, malalignment, or trauma. Symptoms include achy pain around the patella, worsened by activities like squatting or running. Diagnosis involves a physical exam to assess patellar mobility and tendernes
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Understanding Somatoform Disorders: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Somatoform disorders are characterized by physical symptoms that mimic general medical conditions without an underlying medical or mental disorder. Patients often exhibit somatic symptoms without an organic basis, have poor insight, and do not find reassurance helpful. Common types include somatizat
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