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Chronic Pain: Everything You Need to Know About it

Rakesh Goyal. MD

Did you know that almost 1 in 12 adults suffer from high-impact chronic pain in the United States? Unlike normal pain, chronic pain can be unbearable and excruciating, lasting for over 3 to 6 months.

We’ve prepared an extensive guide on chronic pain that’ll help you understand it better.


What is Chronic Pain?

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Pain is a normal body reaction to illnesses or injuries. Usually, after your body has recovered, the pain goes away. However, in some cases, the pain can continue to affect us. When pain lasts for about 3 to 6 months and sometimes more, it's called chronic pain. Unfortunately, struggling with pain every day can impact your mental and physical health.

About 26% of individuals suffering from chronic pain face a condition known as chronic pain syndrome (CPS). Individuals can then suffer anxiety, depression, and more, affecting their everyday life.


What Causes Chronic Pain Syndrome?


Experts haven't been able to detect what causes chronic pain syndrome. However, it often begins with painful conditions or injuries, including:


● Joint problems or Arthritis 

● Muscle injury and tension

● Headaches and migraines

● Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

● Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

● Back pain

● Recurring stress

● Endometriosis 

● Surgery

● Fibromyalgia

● Broken bones

● Cancer

● Acid reflux or ulcers

● Nerve damage

● Lyme disease


Chronic pain syndromes can stem from physical and mental issues. Some experts believe that individuals suffering from chronic pain have an issue with the body's stress-handling system of neurons and glands. As a result, they experience pain differently.

On the other hand, some experts say it's a taught response. Chronic pain syndrome can affect individuals of all ages. Individuals suffering from depression and other mental conditions are likely to get chronic pain.


Symptoms


General chronic pain symptoms include prolonged pain. Unfortunately, chronic pain can impact your life, especially your emotional, physical, and social well-being. This prolonged pain can often trigger other symptoms too. These include:


● Anxiety

● Depression

● Sleep deprivation

● Fatigue or tiredness

● Irritability

● Guilt

● Low libido

● Drug or alcohol abuse

● Suicidal or negative thoughts


Treatment for Chronic Pain 


Although there are various treatments, such as narcotic painkillers, topical creams, and physical therapy for chronic pain, these aren't always effective and can lead to side effects too.

Recently experts start suggesting ketamine therapy for chronic pain as it offers promising effects. Ketamine reboots the central nervous system's feelings of pain, offering rapid relief.


Looking for Reliable Ketamine Treatment for Chronic Refractory Pain?


If you're looking for a reliable medical practice for Ketamine Treatment for Chronic Refractory Pain, reach out to Ketamine Wellness Medical Practice.

Ketamine Wellness Medical Practice also offers ketamine treatment for OCD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, chronic refractory pain, migraines, and more. Our expert team aims to offer our patients relief through highly successful and patient tailored ketamine infusion therapy.

Schedule a free consultation right away to get your IV ketamine infusion therapy.


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