New Study Suggests That Individuals with Autism Perceive Pain with Greater Intensity
Summary: It is well known that autism is quite common, and those living with autism are poor communicators. Further, there is a widely held belief that those with autism are indifferent to pain. However, a new study comparing 52 individuals living with autism with 52 healthy individuals found that just the opposite is true. It […]
BRAIN’S PAIN RESPONSES ARE INFLUENCED BY THE PATIENT’S TRUST IN A DOCTOR
Summary: It appears that pain sensation during medical procedure or benefit from medical treatment for pain significantly depends on how much a patient trust a doctor. In a new study, researchers found that when patients did not trust a doctor much, they reported higher pain. Doctors have long observed that emotional responses can also influence […]
Long Covid Causing Disability in Millions of Americans
Summary: Covid-19 has affected almost 100 million people, causing above million deaths. It also means that more than 98% of people have completely recovered, or as it may look. However, studies suggest that even after recovery, many continue to live with a long covid causing fatigue, chronic pain, brain fog, and many other issues. In […]
SOME PEOPLE MORE LIKELY TO DEVELOP INTRACTABLE PAIN
Summary: Almost 40% of adults are living with chronic pain. However, many of them may progress to intractable pain. A kind of pain that would not benefit from traditional drug therapy and may require treatments like opioid therapy. Therefore, health experts think doctors and patients need to better understand intractable pain for a timely diagnosis of […]
THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH CHRONIC OVERLAPPING (COPCS) IS INCREASING
Summary: Studies show that doctors often fail to help those living with chronic pain, as they are living with multiple chronic ailments. These chronic overlapping conditions (COPCs) are more challenging to manage than chronic pain caused by a single health issue. Hence, a patient may simultaneously have IBS, arthritis, fibromyalgia, depression, and other issues. However, […]