Complications and Management of Chronic Pain
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Opioid Adverse Effects:
- Constipation
- Sleep Apnea
- Endocrine Disturbances
- Cognitive Difficulties
- Unintended Overdose
- Addiction
- Opioid Induced Pain
Pain and Stress:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Financial Problems
- Family Problems
- Job Uncertainty
- Medical Uncertainty
Chronic Pain Prevalence:
Higher in women, previously employed but not currently, adults living in or near poverty levels, rural residents
Lower in adults with at least a bachelor's degree
Chronic Pain Treatment/Management:
- Stress Management
- Guided Imagery
- Relaxation Therapy
- Acupuncture
- Nerve Blocks
- Physical Therapy
- Medication
- Hypnosis
- Pain Groups
Common Types of Chronic Pain:
Neuropathic: Irritation due to injury to tissue in the central or peripheral nervous system
Nociceptive: Irritation of pain receptors in somatic structures (skin, ligaments, joints, or bone)
Somatic: Injury to or disease of musculoskeletal system, joints, or skin
Visceral: Injury or inflammation of internal organs