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How to deal with chronic pain syndrome?

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Chronic pain can alter the way neurons (nerve cells in the brain that convey and process sensory information) behave, making them oversensitive to pain transmissions. Doctors may find chronic pain syndrome hard to treat, but it is possible. A mixture of drugs, counseling, and other treatments can help relieve pain and reduce difficulties. For many people, pain persists long after its reason is gone, and it's chronic pain when it stays for 3 to 6 months or more. When you feel the pain and hurt day after day, it can toll your emotional and physical fitness. What are the Chronic Pain Syndrome Causes ? The doctor does not know what causes CPS. It often begins with an injury or painful ailment such as: Arthritis and other joint problems Back pain Headaches Muscle strains and sprains Repetitive pressure damages when the same activity over and over puts pressure on a body part Fibromyalgia is a disorder that induces muscle pain all over the body Nerve damage ...

Differences Between Various Classes of Chronic Pain Syndrome

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Chronic Pain Syndrome can interrupt your daily activities, such as functioning, having social vitality, and taking care of yourself or others. It can lead to sadness, tension, and trouble sleeping makes your pain worse. This response forms a cycle challenging to break. Pain is chronic if it prevails or comes and goes (recurs) for more than three months. Pain is usually a sign, so your healthcare provider needs to decide the cause of your pain, if feasible.  Pain is subjective — only the person experiencing it can recognize and explain it — so it can be challenging for providers to specify the reason. Types Of Chronic Pain Syndromes Chronic Back Pain As per an analysis from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, more than 84% of adults in the U.S. will encounter chronic back pain at some point in their life. The pain may get caused by an injury or develop progressively due to arthritis, osteoporosis, or normal wear and tear, often occurring in the lower back. Common reaso...