Neurológia pre prax Brožúra Liečba chronickej bolesti/2011
Pathophysiology of chronic pain
The paper deals with the pathophysiology of pain in general, with a special regard to chronic pain. The basic pathophysiological mechanisms are outlined that can be used in pain management. Particular attention is paid to neuropathic and psychosomatic pain.
Keywords: chronic pain, nociceptive pain, neuropathic pain, psychosomatic pain, psychogenic pain, pain perception, pain pathways.
