It's an important therapeutic target because catastrophizing is linked to the development of chronic pain after surgery or
an episode of acute pain.
Not exact matches
At the present time, hydroxyurea is the only Food and Drug Administration - approved medication that decreases the number
of pain crises and
episodes of acute chest syndrome.
Chronic pancreatitis, like
acute pancreatitis, occurs when digestive enzymes attack the pancreas and nearby tissues, causing
episodes of pain.
During the first 3 to 5 days
of an
acute episode, icing can be performed as many times daily as possible ultimately tapering to three times daily for the duration
of the confinement or for as long as there is
pain.
Some dogs with painful OA who receive comprehensive, multi-modal therapy are able to discontinue their daily dose
of NSAID, reserving the drug for
pain flares or
acute pain episodes.