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Understanding pain : an introduction for patients and caregivers /

Pain is informally defined as the body's way of uncovering a problem. Whether due to an injury, infection, or something else, pain alerts a person that something is not right. Sometimes pain goes along with inflammation and swelling, and when it does, the problem is more evident. Oftentimes, pa...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Authors: Ali, Naheed, 1981- (Author), Lewis, Moshe, 1968- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Lanham : Rowman and Littlefield, [2015]
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Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Contents
  • Preface
  • I: Groundwork
  • 1 Introduction to Pain
  • 2 Introduction to the Nervous System
  • 3 Physiology of the Nervous System
  • 4 Occurrence of Pain
  • 5 History of Pain
  • 6 Different Interpretations of Pain
  • 7 The Changing Culture of Pain
  • II: Clinical Picture
  • 8 Pathology of Pain
  • 9 Diagnostics of Pain
  • 10 Causes of Pain
  • 11 Damaging Effects
  • 12 Role of Internists and Family Practice Physicians
  • 13 Role of Physical Medicine and Rehab in Pain Care
  • 14 Role of the Pain Management Specialist
  • III: Many Faces of Pain
  • 15 Congenital Insensitivity to Pain16 Acute vs. Chronic Pain
  • 17 Occupational Pain
  • 18 Sports-Related Pain
  • 19 Pain from Excessive Movement
  • 20 Pain from Sedentary Lifestyle
  • 21 Age-Related Pain
  • IV: Resolutions
  • 22 Troubleshooting Pain
  • 23 Natural Approaches to Pain
  • 24 Diets for Pain Relief
  • 25 Exercises for Pain Relief
  • 26 Addressing the Mental Aspects
  • 27 Surgery and Other Nonpharmacological Approaches
  • 28 Pharmacological Approaches
  • V: Wrap-Up
  • 29 Second Opinions
  • 30 Conclusion
  • Appendix A: Pain Related Links
  • Appendix B: Research and TrainingAppendix C: Pain Organizations
  • Appendix D: Nationally Recognized Pain Clinics
  • Appendix E: For Further Reading
  • Glossary
  • Notes
  • Bibliography
  • Index
  • About the Authors