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Peripheral and central sensitization [PDF]
Revista Dor, 2016 BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Central sensitization is an important phenomenon for pain chronicity and is present in neuropathic pain. This study aimed at addressing some pathophysiological aspects of this phenomenon. CONTENTS: Some extra and intracellular
Hazem Adel Ashmawi +1 more
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Itch: from the skin to the brain – peripheral and central neural sensitization in chronic itch
Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience, 2023 Similar to chronic pain, chronic itch is frequently linked to neural sensitization, a phenomenon wherein the nervous system becomes hypersensitive to stimuli.
Omar Mahmoud +3 more
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Frontiers in Reproductive Health, 2021 Endometriosis-associated pain and the mechanisms responsible for its initiation and persistence are complex and difficult to treat. Endometriosis-associated pain is experienced as dysmenorrhea, cyclical pain related to organ function including dysuria ...
Helen C. McNamara +20 more
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Peripheral itch sensitization in atopic dermatitis
Allergology International, 2022 Atopic dermatitis is a skin disorder caused by skin dryness and barrier dysfunction, resulting in skin inflammation and chronic itch (or pruritus). The pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis is thought to be initiated by a lowering of the itch threshold due ...
Mitsutoshi Tominaga, Kenji Takamori
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Frontiers in Pain Research, 2022 Chronic pain is a long-standing unpleasant sensory and emotional feeling that has a tremendous impact on the physiological functions of the body, manifesting itself as a dysfunction of the nervous system, which can occur with peripheral and central ...
Jia-Xuan Yang +11 more
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Wallet Neuritis – An Example of Peripheral Sensitization [PDF]
Current Rheumatology Reviews, 2018 Wallet neuritis is an example of extra-spinal tunnel neuropathy concerning sciatic nerve. Its clinical appearance often gets confused with sciatica of lumbar spine origin. Wallet- induced chronic sciatic nerve constriction produces gluteal and ipsilateral lower extremity pain, tingling, and burning sensation.
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Frontiers in Molecular NeuroscienceThe transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 (TRPV1) channel plays a dual role in peripheral neuropathic pain (NeuP) by acting as a “pain switch” through its sensitization and desensitization.
Ning Gao +4 more
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Frontiers in Integrative Neuroscience, 2019 BackgroundAcupuncture is used to reduce chronic musculoskeletal pain. The common mechanism underlying these types of pain are peripheral and/or central sensitization.
Zhen Zheng +4 more
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NSAIDs and Triptans – a (not) New Treatment Option for Migraine
Neurologijos seminarai, 2023 Every day, around 7% of population will experience headache caused by migraine. Migraine is one of the leading causes of years lived with disability, and it also causes significant negative economic impact, as most as the affected population is of ...
B. Kakta, Rasa Mameniškienė
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Diagnostics, 2023 (1) Background: Peripheral, as well as central, sensitization have been described in chronic low back pain (cLBP). The purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of psychosocial factors on the development of central sensitization. (2) Methods:
Anke Steinmetz +2 more
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