Zusammenfassung der Ressource
Leila has a pain in
the arm
- pain
- physiology of pain
- nociceptor
- pain suppression system
- The capability of the brain itself to suppress input of pain signals to
the nervous system by activating a pain control system 3 major
components: 1) The periaqueductal gray and periventricular areas of
the mesencephalon and upper pons. (2) the raphe magnus nucleus.
(3) a pain inhibitory complex located in the dorsal horns of the spinal
cord.
- factors modifying
perception of pain
- -biological: sex, genetics & number of nociceptors.
-psychological: fear of pain, depression, emotional
stress.-social components: Person’s beliefs, attitudes or
expectations.
- Dermatomes
- management
- pharmacological
- NSAIDS
- MoA: Inhibit cyclooxygenase enzymes
- OPIODS
- Antiviral Drugs: Acyclovir
- non-pharmacological
- -Transcutaneous Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
-Cognitive and behavioral therapy -Heat and cold
–REST- Physical and occupational therapy
-Psychotherapy -Lifestyle changes
- peripheral neuropathy
- nerves of the PNS have been damaged because of
1-herpes viruses:VSZ , 2-Bacteria, 3-Autoimmune
- varicella zoster virus that cause "shingles"
- mechanism of spread
- signs & symptoms
- Pain, burning, numbness or tingling
-Sensitivity to touch.- A red rash that
begins a few days after the pain
-Fluid-filled blisters that break open
and crust over Itching Fever
-Headache.- Sensitivity to light .-Fatigue
- clinical diagnosis
- complications
- -Allodynia.- Hyperalgesia.- Constant /
intermittent burning, aching, throbbing,
stabbing or shooting pain
- vaccination
- Alternative Treatments
- Mind- body
therapies-acupuncture