Visceral pain syndromes Book Section
| Authors: | Pak, D.; Hung, J. C. |
| Editors: | Yong, R. J.; Nguyen, M.; Nelson, E.; Urman, R. D. |
| Article/Chapter Title: | Visceral pain syndromes |
| Abstract: | Chronic visceral pain is a common yet challenging disorder. There are over 12 million consultations a year alone for abdominal pain in the United States. Estimated prevalence rates are as high as 25 % for intermittent abdominal pain and 24 % for pelvic pain in women. Causes are many and varied, but generally thought to be related to activation of nociceptors of the thoracic, abdominal, or pelvic organs. Medical treatment decision making may be tricky as many pain medications can affect bowel motility and can actually lead to worsening discomfort. © Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2017. |
| Keywords: | abdominal pain; analgesics; anticonvulsants; antidepressants; diffuse pain; interventional treatment; afferent nerve fibers; bowel motility; diffuse abdominal pain syndromes; dull pain; lower abdominal pain syndromes; referred pain; thoracic pain syndromes; upper abdominal pain syndromes |
| Book Title: | Pain Medicine: An Essential Review |
| ISBN: | 978-3-319-43131-4 |
| Publisher: | Springer International Publishing |
| Publication Place: | Cham, Switzerland |
| Date Published: | 2017-01-01 |
| Start Page: | 507 |
| End Page: | 509 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1007/978-3-319-43133-8_135 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | Book Chapter: 135 -- Export Date: 4 December 2017 -- Source: Scopus |
