Characterizing Pain in Varicocele and the Impact of Varicocelectomy: A Single-Center Prospective Study | Chapter 3 | Medicine and Medical Research: New Perspectives Vol. 6

Introduction: Varicocele is found in up to 15-20% of young males. Although asymptomatic in most cases, it can present with pain, infertility, testicular atrophy, or visible swelling. Despite, some studies supporting the role of varicocelectomy in pain relief, current guidelines do not mention pain as an indication for surgery. Therefore, the application of varicocelectomy in pain relief remains somewhat controversial.

 

Aim: The aim of the study is to analyze the characteristics of pain in patients with varicocele and the outcome of varicocelectomy surgeries on pain perception.

 

Patient and Methods: In a 14-month period, 36 consecutive patients with pain secondary to varicocele were prospectively enrolled in this study and underwent varicocelectomy. History, physical exam, detailed explanation and scoring of pain, scrotal ultrasound, and semen analysis were evaluated before and after surgery. Pain details were assessed through a patient questionnaire which included questions about the type of pain, its location, and exacerbating and relieving factors. The severity of pain was then scored by patients based on an analog numerical scale that corresponded to their level of pain. Varicocele grading was performed based on the World Health Organization (WHO) grading scale for varicoceles. Patients were followed for one year after surgery.

 

Results: Thirty of 36 patients completed the study with appropriate follow-up visits. Patients were 17- to 34-years-old (mean 24.5±4). In 57% of patients, pain was the only presenting symptom. Pain was described as sharp in 11 (36%), burning in 5 (17%), dull in 4 (13%), and vague and hard to explain in 10 patients (33%). Pain most commonly was experienced in scrotum, inguinal, and lower abdominal area. After surgery, 12 patients (40%) had complete relief of pain. Seven patients (23%) had significant relief; seven patients (23%) had moderate relief. Overall, 26 patients (87%) had moderate (more than 50%) to complete pain relief (P<0.005). Four patients had minimal or no improvement in pain after surgery.

 

Conclusion: Pain related to varicocele is mainly experienced in the scrotum, inguinal, and lower abdominal area. Varicocelectomy completely or significantly resolves the pain in up to 86% of patients.

 

Limitations: This prospective study has some limitations, including a small sample size and lack of representation across multiple institutions, both of which limit generalizability. Moreover, the subjective nature of pain makes analyzing the benefit of varicocelectomy less consistent among patients. Finally, the association between varicocele grade and severity of pain was not investigated.

 

 

Author (s) Details

Majid Mirzazadeh
Department of Urology, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, USA.

 

Rasadokht Forati
Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

Fernandino Vilson
Division of Urologic Surgery, Washington University in St. Louis, Saint Louis, Missouri, USA.

 

Marc Colaco
Department of Urology, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, USA.

 

 

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Role of Audio Distraction in Management of Anxiety in Children| Chapter 10| Medicine and Medical Research: New Perspectives Vol. 8

The study aimed to determine the role of audio distraction in the management of anxiety in children. Dental anxiety is one of the most commonly encountered problems in the dental clinic. Anxiety, if not handled in the right way, can compromise the quality of dental care. As a dental clinician, there are various methods of behavior management; one of them is Audio distraction. Music has always been one of the most commonly used methods to relieve anxiety So, this review was written with the intention to study the effect of Audio distraction in the management of anxious dental patients. Audio distraction is one of the most efficient forms of non-invasive behavior management techniques, as the equipment used are musical instruments, headsets, and audio players among others. Various studies have concluded that audio distraction causes a noticeable reduction in the anxiety of the patients. While being an effective tool in behavior management it has not been proven to reduce pain perception in patients. Hence, in the plethora of behavior management techniques, audio distraction can be employed to play a pivotal role.

 

Author (s) Details

Priya Meharwade
Department of Paedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, SDM College of Dental Sciences & Hospital, A Constituent Unit of Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheswara University, Sattur, Dharwad, Karnataka, India.

 

Shreya Chindak
Department of Paedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, KLEVK Institute of Dental Sciences, Belagavi, Karnataka, India.

 

Shweta Kajjari
Department of Paedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, KLEVK Institute of Dental Sciences, Belagavi, Karnataka, India.

 

Chaitanya Uppin
Department of Paedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, KLEVK Institute of Dental Sciences, Belagavi, Karnataka, India.

 

Shivayogi M Hugar
Department of Paedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, KLEVK Institute of Dental Sciences, Belagavi, Karnataka, India.

 

Chandrashekar Badakar

Department of Paedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, KLEVK Institute of Dental Sciences, Belagavi, Karnataka, India.

 

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Ozone Therapy in the Management of Trigeminal Neuralgia | Chapter 12 | Medical Science: Trends and Innovations Vol. 3

Trigeminal neuralgia includes a complex of painful, intensely explosive (electric shock-like) manifestation in the oral and maxillofacial area, sometimes accompanied by sweating or local hypersensitivity. Due to the extremely intense neuropathic pain, Trigeminal neuralgia affects the patient’s quality of life. This study presents a case of a 54-year-old patient with hemicrania and hypersensitivity on the right side of the face, who spoke with his mouth almost closed. After 12 sessions of ozone therapy (subcutaneous infiltrations), the pain disappeared, gradually, evaluated by VAS (Visual Analog Scale) and the other symptoms were significantly improved. Ozone therapy is used in chronic diseases, in treating pain, and for rejuvenation purposes, by injections, insuflations, autohemotransfusion and locally applied. Also, ozone therapy presents disadvantages characterized in rare cases by respiratory or neurological complications. However, ozone therapy remains an alternative treatment modality to classic ones.

 

Author (s) Details

Ioana Soare
Primary Care Physician for Medical Expertise and Work Capacity Recovery, Faculty of Medicine, Titu Maiorescu University of Bucharest, Romania.

 

Roxana Mirica
Primary Care Physician for Medical Expertise and Work Capacity Recovery, Carol Davila Medicine and Pharmacy University of Bucharest, Romania.

 

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The Neural Pathways and Evolutionary Supports for the Nociceptive-Sympathetic Coupling of Pain Sensation Hypothesized by the Athletes of NBA in Television | Chapter 4 | Advancement and New Understanding in Medical Science Vol. 8

It was proposed by the US athletes of National Basketball Association (NBA) in television on May 6, 2016, that the pain sensation might result from the nociceptive-sympathetic coupling after the peripheral nociceptive afferents. In this article, it is supplemented the neural pathways and evolutionary supports for this nociceptive-sympathetic coupling. For the neural circuits of pain sensation, presently it is widely accepted that the Aδ- and C-fibers relay the nociceptive signals to the laminae I, II and V at dorsal spinal horn, and in turn activate the periaqueductal grey (PAG) in midbrain sending inhibitory feedbacks via raphe to the spinal nociceptive transmission. Herein it is supplemented that, besides such feedback pain circuits, the neurons in laminae I and V of dorsal spinal horn and those in PAG can directly activate the sympathetic outputs, completing the nociceptive-sympathetic coupling. It is suggested that such nociceptive-sympathetic coupling partially contribute to the pain sensation because of the sympathetically maintained pain. Furthermore, by the evidence of somite nociceptive coupling in Drosophila, it is additionally supported by evolution the nociceptive-sympathetic coupling for pain sensation at spinal cord in vertebrates. In all, it is delineated the neural pathways and supplemented the evolutionary supports for the nociceptive-sympathetic coupling of pain sensation.

Author(s) Details:

Zi-Jian Cai,
CaiFortune TriL Consulting, No. 129, Building 6, Room 404, North Dongwu Road, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, 215007, PR China.

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Exploring the Relevant Assessment Procedures in Evaluation of Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis | Chapter 11 | Advancement and New Understanding in Medical Science Vol. 7

The management of knee osteoarthritis (OA) depends on the current state of joint degeneration and its influence on the individual’s functional health status. To ensure a comprehensive understanding that facilitates informed decision-making, it is imperative to integrate radiological assessment with clinical and functional evaluations. Pain assessment should adopt a paradigm that considers both nociceptive and neuropathic sources of pain, considering the potential role of peripheral and central sensitization in pain manifestations and its ramifications on affective and cognitive spheres. Functional assessment should encompass three dimensions, according to the view of the reported results and the degree of objectivity. Additionally, given the notable prevalence of depressive symptoms and anxiety among individuals with knee OA, mental health status must not be overlooked, as it significantly influences functional status and predicts rehabilitation outcomes. Consequently, the results obtained from the functional test should be considered in light of the potential impact of depressive symptoms. However, it is crucial to recognize that depressive symptoms may exert distinct influences on the three functional dimensions, contingent upon the level of objectivity. Regarding pain, a lack of clear consensus exists on its influence, with divergent definitions of pain and the inclusion of heterogeneous cognitive factors related to pain impeding the derivation of conclusive results. Ultimately, a comprehensive assessment incorporating radiological, pain, functional, and psychological statuses is essential to inform optimal treatment decisions tailored to the specific stage of knee OA.

Author(s) Details:

Fernando Dominguez-Navarro,
Grupo de Investigación en Fisioterapia de los Procesos de Envejecimiento: Estrategias Socio-Sanitarias, Departament de Fisioterapia, Universitat de València, Spain and Biomechanics & Physiotherapy in Sports Research Group (BIOCAPS), Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad Europea de Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain.

Jose Pérez-Maletzki,
Grupo de Investigación en Fisioterapia de los Procesos de Envejecimiento: Estrategias Socio-Sanitarias, Departament de Fisioterapia, Universitat de València, Spain and Biomechanics & Physiotherapy in Sports Research Group (BIOCAPS), Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad Europea de Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain.

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Biology behind Diabetes and Cancer-Facts and Pathos | Chapter 39 | Socio-Scientific Interaction in Diabetes and Cancer and Its Management

 Diabetes mellitus (DM) is an endocrine problem identified by elevated circulating blood glucose levels associated with deficiency in insulin production and insulin activity or both. DM is a major health burden in the present era. The diabetes clinical manifestations are 3 ‘Ps’- polyphagia, polyuria and polydipsia. Cancer is the major cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. A number of clinical studies have explored diabetes and its causal relation with uncontrolled mitosis. Several studies have found that diabetic patients have higher chances to develop different types of cancers. A cancer patient may suffer from chronic or acute pain. Medicines exist to treat pain. Providing psychological support to cancer patients such as short-term psychotherapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy can help in relieving pain. The present article highlights the actual cause behind; diabetes and cancer and how uncontrolled diabetes increases the chances of developing different types of cancer.

Author(s) Details:

Anjali Kumari,
Department of Kayachikitsa, BHU IMS, Varanasi, India.

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Plant Derived Medications for Fibromyalgia: A Comparative Study | Chapter 4 | Advanced Concepts in Pharmaceutical Research Vol. 3

 This episode discuss about attainable effect of Passiflora edulis Sims on reserpine-induced fibromyalgia utilizing different animal models. Passiflora edulis, also known as craving fruit, is widespread in tropical and subtropical extents of the world and enhances popular by way of balanced nutrition and fitness benefits. Daily consumption of ardor fruit at ordinary doses is non-toxic and cautious. P. edulis has great potential growth and the vast future application for this economically main crop worldwide, and it is in excellent demand as a fresh brand or a formula for bread, health care crop or medicines. A variety of models, containing tail flick, heat that radiates, hot plate, and incline models, were employed to determine the impact of this plant leaf extract. An raised plus maze (EPM) model and a forced submerge test were utilized to determine the antidepressant activity. Studies told that mice likely reserpine reacted to pain accompanying much higher sensitivity in tail snap delay, a lower threshold for fondle withdrawal, a smaller immobility event, and in the Randall test. Plant leaf extract at different doses (for instance 200 and 400 mg/kg) showed a significant decline in the time of stability, withdrawal abeyance of the tail, and mechanical and warm hyperalgesia. Pedicularia edulis Sims demonstrated dose-contingent suppression of the algesic state in the models. In comparison to the control group, the plant extract manifested a noteworthy decrease in stability time all along the forced crawl test. Passiflora edulis Sims has many of the secondary metabolites which arrange healing of differing discomforts. In this study the ethanolic leaves extract of Passiflora edulis Sims exhibited quantity-dependent hindrance of algesic & depressive condition effectively the models.  In addition, in the plus-maze method, the plant leaf extract presented increased occasion spent honestly arm. The results confirmed that the use of the extract of leaves of Passiflora edulis Sims in the usual management of pain embellishes behavioral activity.

Author(s) Details:

Naveen Sharma,
Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University Madhya Pradesh, Gwalior, India.

Ajay Sharma,
Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University, New Delhi, India.

Vipin Kumar Sharma,
CCRAS, Ministry of Ayush, New Delhi, India.

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The Effect of Eccentric Training and Pain Neuroscience Education (PNE) on Quadriceps Muscle Strength, and Function in Post ACL Repair | Chapter 7 | Advanced Concepts in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 5

 In this phase, we hypothesize the use of PNE together with eccentric training program to interrogate its influence for the recovery of quadriceps influence size, strength, and function later reconstruction of complete ACL tear. One of ultimate common knee harms is an ACL sprain or tear. Typically, harm occurs all along activity/sports play that includes unexpected changes in the direction of change, rapid staying, jumping and landing unusually, a direct blow to the lateral facet of the knee, or slowing unhappy while running. A 19-year-traditional male complained of pain in welcome right knee when he tried to endure weight on it and had trouble turning it. His condition was determined expected a full anterior cross ligament harm. Following ACL reconstruction, the patient was directed to take physical restoration care. Pain neuroscience education (PNE) has happened used as a treatment for incessant pain patients, administering contemporary neuroscience information enabling individuals to reconsider their pain experiences.As proved in this study, treatment accompanying a combination of PNE and eccentric preparation results in improved quadriceps influence strength, range of motion, and overall function.PNE has already happened used to treat a variety of never-ending musculoskeletal pain conditions accompanying positive results. The pain biopsychological model focuses on pain neuroscience education, the understanding of pain experiences, or a helpful outlook on life.

Author(s) Details:

Tajuddin Chitapure,
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Department, MGM School of Physiotherapy Aurangabad (a Constituent Unit of Mahatma Gandhi Mission Institute of Health Sciences), Navi Mumbai-410209, India.

Dhiraj Tatiya,
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Department, MGM School of Physiotherapy Aurangabad (a Constituent Unit of Mahatma Gandhi Mission Institute of Health Sciences), Navi Mumbai-410209, India.

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Differences in Symptoms of Primary Dysmenorrhea | Chapter 5 | Advanced Concepts in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 4

 The objective of the study search out establish semiological distinctnesses associated with primary dysmenorrhea in female academy students from a University in Peru.Dysmenorrhea is a condition that exhibits itself before, during and after period and is accompanied by very passionate pelvic pain.Women experience menstrual cramps, which decreases their condition of life. Those the one begin their menstrual eras with these symptoms adopt that it is normal what specialized medical help is not necessary.Medical specialists have established general practice directions on clinical disorders of the period, However, there are no particular recommendations that effectively support the prompt diagnosis and situation of primary dysmenorrhea. The particularity of our research is that the manifestations they can vary contingent upon the altitude of 3870 meters above sea level, so it should to continue accompanying experimental and comparative research.

Author(s) Details:

Sandra Alejandra Fernández Macedo,
Andean University Nestor Caceres Velasquez, Juliaca, Peru.

Julio Jimenez Agüero,
Santa Rose Hospital, Lime, Andean University Néstor Cáceres Velásquez, Juliaca, Peru.

Graciela Bernal Salas,
Hospital Carlos Monge Medrano, Andean University Néstor Cáceres Velásquez, Juliaca, Peru.

Sonia Benita Fernandez Tapia,
Andean University Nestor Caceres Velasquez, Juliaca, Peru.

Esperanza Cueva Rossel,
Hospital Regional Manuel Nuñez Butron, Puno, Andean University Nestor Caceres Velasquez, Juliaca, Peru.

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A Comprehensive Approach to Chronic Trigger Finger: A1 Pulley Stretching and Dry Needling | Chapter 8 | Novel Research Aspects in Medicine and Medical Science Vol. 9

 Trigger finger (TF) is a frequent condition namely more common in daughters in their fifth ten of something of life. It is caused apiece trapping of the flexor digitorum detail and flexor digitorum profundus tendons as they travel through fibro-osseous tunnels of the wrist, touch, and hand digits. This results in discomfort and inflexibility, limiting regular activities. Corticosteroid injections are the first line of conservative situation before surgery is performed. Physiotherapy has demonstrated to be intensely effective in the situation of trigger fingers. We characterized a 75-year-woman who had determined trigger finger pain and stiffness. Ultrasound, tissue gliding exercises, group together with A1 machine stretching, and dry teasing were applied over a two-period period. Pre- and post-test scores of pains and exercise limitation were obtained.The judgments showed that Pain scores cut down from 6 to 0 on the Nottingham Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) scale, and activity disadvantage decreased from 67.5 to 10.5% on the patient-ranked wrist evaluation (PRWE) scale. Two creative techniques that is to say the A1 pulley and dry needling in addition to ultrasound, tendon fly exercise, and mobilization are establish to be productive in managing incessant trigger finger.

Author(s) Details:

Anand Chandra Sahoo,
Abhinav Bindra Sports Medicine & Research Institute, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, PIN: 752101, India.

Sonali Soumyashree,
Abhinav Bindra Sports Medicine & Research Institute, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, PIN: 752101, India.

Charuhasini Mahapatra,
Abhinav Bindra Sports Medicine & Research Institute, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, PIN: 752101, India.

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Relaxation Techniques as Treatment Approach for Reducing Cancer Related Symptoms | Chapter 10 | Current Progress in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 9

The financial and social burden of Cancer related syndromes is quite colossal. Anti-depressant and anti-worry drug therapies as situation approaches are becoming more popular to treat cavity and anxiety as Cancer accompanying symptoms.In clinical medicine, Relaxation techniques are used for behavioural modifications. Different material systems are affected by this technique to improve the tangible and psycho-corporal aspects of health. Many items have shown Relaxation as an important method to reduce Cancer connected symptoms thereby lowering the economic and public load on the cancer affected inmates.This chapter gives facts about different treatment alternatives to treat cancer related syndromes. It also focuses on Relaxation, types of Relaxation method and the physiological response of the entertainment technique on fatigue, cavity, anxiety and other malignancy symptoms.

Author(s) Details:

Noel Samuel Macwan,
College of Physiotherapy, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth, Piparia, Waghodia, Vadodara, Gujarat-391760, India.

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Current Trend in the Cancer Symptoms | Chapter 8 | Current Progress in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 9

This Chapter chiefly focuses on Cancer related manifestations in the diagnosed case and non distinguishing symptoms of tumor and also in the non curable malignancy Patient.  It also shows the appearance of such syndromes in the pre and post Chemotherapy, Radiation therapy and in Surgical Intervention for the inmates undergoing Cancer Treatment.Cancer being the 2nd chief cause of mortality in the experience is a major public concern can influence any part of the crowd. Breast cancer in the women and prostrate cancer in the men are most commonly happening form of the Cancer. As it is diagnosed late in the underdeveloped countries higher rates of allure occurrence are found.Cancer accompanying symptoms like Anxiety, despair, psychological disorders, sleep disorder, fatigue, pain and working impairment. Cancer sufferers suffer from extreme burden of these symptoms that could happen as complications, initially following in position or time therapy or all along long term healing may last from months to age. This leads to feeling of incompetence and hopelessness that can seriously influence the quality of life.

Author(s) Details:

Noel Samuel Macwan,
College of Physiotherapy, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth, Piparia, Waghodia, Vadodara, Gujarat, 391760, India.

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Timed Online Exposure and Musculoskeletal Health during COVID Pandemic: A Closer Look | Chapter 8 | Current Progress in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 1

 Background: During the COVID epidemic, musculoskeletal disorders have firmly increased for students of friendly health sciences communicable online classes.Objectives: To investigate the partnership between organize internet exposure and musculoskeletal strength in allied fitness sciences students who have just a elementary understanding of the etiology and stop.Methods: Students in allied health wisdom institutions the one took online programs were likely an online questionnaire, and those the one consented to cooperate were included. The standardized Nordic inquiry was utilized, in addition to a demographic section and the number of hours gone in online classes.Result: The Nordic inquiry for cervical spine and upper extremity in 7 days of uncovering was statistically significant, accompanying 66.3% reporting discomfort.Conclusion: Musculoskeletal disorders grew as scholars spent more be present at front of computers/mobile phones for long periods momentary for their lessons. It is made by further initial exposure.

Author(s) Details:

Priyadarshini Mishra,
ABSMARI: Abhinav Bindra Sports Medicine and Research Institute, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.

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Management of Pain due to Orthodontic Treatment | Chapter 5 | Research Highlights in Disease and Health Research Vol. 4

 Pain is a low side effect of Orthodontic treatment. Various processes of Orthodontic treatment to a degree separator placement, archwire ligation, t loop incitement, intermaxillary elastics, debonding, placement of TADSs, influence varying quality of pain. This pain affects the quality of existence. Studies have shown that Orthodontists often minimize the pain of their patients on account of Orthodontic treatment. This chapter attempts to devote effort to something different management plans to control pain due to Orthodontic situation.

Author(s) Details:

Sujit Panda,
Rama Dental College, Hospital & Research Centre, Rama University, India.

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The Perspective of Physiotherapist on Playing Related Musculoskeletal Disorder among Amateur Piano Players| Chapter 6 | Perspective of Recent Advances in Medical Research Vol. 5

 Music is an essential factor of any pleasure; Music plays a key role in connecting hearing’s expectation accompanying reality. Musician is the one, the one brings history to music through skill of his playing. In the old age 18th century the first creation of piano known as competence piano was fictitious by Bartolomeo Cristofori. In 20th century the upright and small grand piano were coined and delivered in market. To most of all music is often seen as fun and safe task without posing some harm to the body. There is a chance for musicians to contract an illness injuries. Pianist is prone harms due to character of musical practice. The present research has shown that Prevalence of PRMD between pianist has been stated in the range of 25%to 93%. The piano an acoustical lyrical instrument from a French origin is appealed to and learned by many children’s across the sphere. Posture plays a vital role in keyboard, correct balance and posture may attain tension free playing. A instrument player entertains the hearing in a form of lullaby sounds that are pleasant, harmonized; the journey of a player from amateur to professional is hard on someone as much we think, each chapter of learning subsists many trails, exams, rehearsals. The main objective of this book search out prevent performing related musculoskeletal disorder between amateur musician that can significantly prevent their career and quit adoration. This book concludes that many researches has expected conducted indifferent geographical part of India accompanying distinct agents in bringing out consequence of the term PRMD from puzzle to history and allow children’s dream may not be shattered unhappy by it.

Author(s) Details:

Ashish Mathew A,
SRM College of Physiotherapy, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur-603203, Kanchipuram,Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

S. F. Mariyam Farzana,
SRM College of Physiotherapy, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur-603203, Kanchipuram,Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

T. N. Suresh,
SRM College of Physiotherapy, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur-603203, Kanchipuram,Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

T. S. Veeragoudhaman,
SRM College of Physiotherapy, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur-603203, Kanchipuram,Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

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A Case Report on Comparitive Therapeutic Effect of Transdermal Patches of Ketoprofen with that of Fentanyl in Pain Control | Chapter 6 | Current Innovations in Medicine and Medical Science Vol. 5

 Numerous cases won't be relieved of their symptoms after surgery because the remedial efficacity of the medicine varies from case to case. The thing of this case report is to compare the remedial efficacity of two patches, ketoprofen and fentanyl, inpost-operative cases. We present a case report on the extent of pain relief compared with visual analogue scale scores( VAS score) afterpost-operative surgery other than chine surgery using ketoprofen transdermal patch and fentanyl transdermal patch on cases. The subjects were divided into two groups, manly and womanish, and the treatment was given for over to three days.

After completing the study, we concluded that the subjects who entered ketoprofen remedy had the loftiest VAS score when compared to those who entered fentanyl remedy, and complete pain relief was observed in three days. The statistical analysis revealed that it was largely significant.

Author(s) Details:

Heera Battu,
Adikavi Nannaya University, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tadepalligudem – 534101, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Nimmathota Madhavi,
Department of Pharmaceutics, CMR College of Pharmacy, Medchal, Kandlakoya-501401, Telangana, India.

Mecca Subhakaram,
A.U. College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam-530003, Andhra Pradesh, India.

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Quantum Pain Management Concept| Chapter 13 | Current Practice in Medical Science Vol. 10

 Up until today, there hasn't been an objective definition or assessment of pain. The widely accepted definition of pain lacks a number of essential elements, leading to exceptions to the generalisation. Science cannot adequately characterise something that cannot be precisely measured and manipulated. The usual mechanistic search for a specific area of the brain or ascending pain-related route may be to blame. After this tactic failed, fresh concepts were proposed, including the pain matrix and the dynamic pain connectome. Because the pain network is a multifractal and non-linear system, it can be examined utilising complex and chaotic system analysis, quantum mechanics, and quantum information theory. A new perspective on pain based on quantum physics is therefore required.

Author(s) Details:

Cengiz Mordeniz,
Department of Anesthesiology, Intensive Care and Pain Medicine, Traditional and Complementary Medical Center, Tekirdag Namik Kemal University Hospital, Suleymanpasa, Tekirdag, Turkey.

Please see the link here: https://stm.bookpi.org/CPMS-V10/article/view/8235

Identifying Relations between Posture and Pain in Lower Back Pain Patients | Chapter 14 | New Horizons in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 3

 "The body's attitude or the arrangement of the limbs when standing or sitting" is how posture is defined. There are several other positions to choose from, including lordotic, swayback, flat back, and anterior pelvic tilt. Everyone views pain to be an unpleasant feeling or sensation in other elements of their lives. Low back pain, in particular, can be debilitating and frightening for many people, who can often recover without the help of a doctor or any medication by simply changing their posture or completing the action. A range of factors, in addition to the postural defect, contribute to low back discomfort, including age, sedentary lifestyle, anxiety, and sleep. When it comes to back discomfort, though, posture has become deeply ingrained in people's minds. Back pain can be alleviated by correcting one's posture, according to health professionals. Our posture deteriorates as we age, yet this does not appear to be a source of pain. If you can't move your body, it's not because you have a posture problem; it's because you have a mobility problem. According to a study, there is no variation in the lordotic angle of people who suffer from LBP. The range and speed of the movement done has decreased. It's your mobility, not whether you're standing or sitting, that counts. The study's main purpose was to see if there was a link between static posture and discomfort. Researchers looked into whether there was a link between low back pain and posture in patients with low back pain. According to current research, there is no link between posture and low back pain. This evidence has been backed up by numerous studies. When doing a big deadlift, landing a leap, or engaging in any physical exercise, we allude to the importance of posture and alignment. As a result, the motivation to produce a paper on this subject arises from a desire to change the mindset of many people who are concerned about their postural defects or appearances by offering knowledge about varying their static posture to conform to some ideal and staying active to improve function.

Author(S) Details

Sai Kripa
Department of Physiotherapy, Chandigarh University, Mohali, India.

Harmanpreet Kaur
Department of Physiotherapy, Chandigarh University, Mohali, India.

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Standpoints in Pain and Physical Analgesia | Chapter 15 | Issues and Developments in Medicine and Medical Research Vol.11

Chronic pain is a major chronic health concern, and access to pain management is a fundamental human right, according to the Montréal Declaration of the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP). The goal of this study was to develop concepts of physical analgesia or physical modalities for pain relief, as well as to present basic methodologies and mechanisms. In patients with neurologic and rheumatologic disorders, as well as orthopaedic and traumatic situations, pain management is a crucial aspect of rehabilitation algorithms.

Author(s) Details:

Ivet B. Koleva,
Medical University of Sofia, Bulgaria.

Borislav R. Yoshinov,
Medical Faculty of Sofia University, Bulgaria.


Radoslav R. Yoshinov,
University of Information Tecnologies UNIBIT – Sofia, Bulgaria.

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Study on Administration of Placental Extract for Pain and Quality of Life in Patients with Fibromyalgia Syndrome | Chapter 08 | New Frontiers in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 17

 Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a persistent widespread pain and tiredness disorder that causes patients' quality of life to deteriorate significantly. In addition to traditional treatment, many with FMS use complementary and alternative medicine therapies. In Korea, placental extract (PE) is used to alleviate weariness, growth retardation, and soreness. However, no attempt has been made to evaluate the impact of PE on the therapy of FMS. The impact of PE administration on pain and life quality in patients with FMS was investigated in this study.

64 patients at the clinic who were being treated for FMS were retrospectively examined using acupuncture point injection (API) with PE. Pain and sleep disturbances were significantly reduced after five weeks of APIs with PE. Patients also had longer productive times, indicating that they were able to continue their daily activities without taking a pain-induced rest after receiving API treatments.

A 46-year-old lady with FMS was treated intravenously once a week for 9 weeks with PE-containing 5 percent glucose solution in a different route of PE delivery. The subsequent intravenous dose of PE dramatically improved her weariness, discomfort, and health-related quality of life. PE's therapy impact coincided with a reduction in weariness. Both PE treatments were beneficial for pain control and fatigue alleviation in FMS, according to the data. PE appears to be a safe and promising therapeutic option for FMS, according to our findings.

Author(S) Details

Kyeong Mee Park
Cho Orthopaedic & Oriental Clinic, Seoul 06979, South Korea.

Tae Hwan Cho
Cho Orthopaedic & Oriental Clinic, Seoul 06979, South Korea.

Dong Pill Cho
Fuzopuncture Institute, Seoul 06510, South Korea.

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