This condition refers to the experience of pain in patients who have undergone back surgery. While it’s not a syndrome, it is a term used to describe individuals who continue to experience pain after surgery. Technically, back surgery can either alleviate pressure on a compressed nerve root or stabilize a painful joint. However, it cannot completely eliminate pain.
It is a rare form which typically affects the arm or leg after an injury, stroke, surgery or heart attack. However, the pain experienced by the patient is completely out of proportion with the severity of the injury. Some of the symptoms of complex regional pain syndrome are:
- Continuous burning in the arm, hand, leg or foot
- Swelling in the area where there is pain
- Sensitivity to cold and touch
- Changes in the temperature of the skin
- Changes in the colour of skin
- Stiffness, damage and swelling of the joints
- Changes in the growth of nails and hair
- Weakness, atrophy and spams of the muscles
- A reduction in mobility of the affected part
Angina is the debilitating pain in the chest caused by Coronary Artery Disease (CAD).
This condition occurs when individuals who have undergone back surgery continue to experience pain. While it is not classified as a syndrome, it is a descriptive term for those who suffer from post-surgical pain. In technical terms, back surgery can only address specific issues such as decompressing a pinched nerve root or stabilizing a painful joint. However, it cannot completely eliminate the sensation of pain.
Regrettably, the elevated risk of heart attacks, combined with restricted physical activity, contributes to the already heightened stress levels experienced by individuals. Consequently, this further increases the risk of heart attacks. Refractory angina, a condition primarily affecting men, is prevalent. At Sri Ramakrishna Hospital, our pain management specialist in Coimbatore has achieved success in treating refractory angina by employing spinal cord stimulation techniques.
This trigeminal nerve, which is responsible for transmitting various sensations, can also be the origin of one of the most excruciating painful conditions known as trigeminal neuralgia. Often referred to as “tic doloreux”, this condition manifests as sudden, stabbing shock-like jolts that occur in clusters lasting from a few seconds to up to two minutes.
On certain occasions, the complete episode of trigeminal neuralgia can endure for up to two hours. This condition encompasses a wide spectrum of pain, including searing sensations, burning, jolts, and aches. All of these can severely debilitate an individual both physically and mentally. The physical aspects of the condition hinder patients from engaging in any form of activity, while the unyielding pain and the absence of a cure can also contribute to profound depression.
Here at Sri Ramakrishna Hospital, our pain management center in Coimbatore, we can offer patients with advanced
trigeminal neuralgia treatment to overcome the pain.
Cluster headaches are characterized by episodes of extremely agonizing headaches. Typically, these episodes commence during the night, generally a few hours after the individual falls asleep. Cluster headaches are more excruciating than migraines but fortunately have shorter durations. The attacks happen over extended periods spanning weeks or months, hence the name "cluster." In between these clusters, the headaches may vanish for months or even years. However, they tend to occur cyclically, appearing at the same times each year. Unfortunately, the exact cause of cluster headaches remains unknown, but the pain is transmitted through a structure called the Sphenopalatine ganglion. By blocking or obstructing this ganglion, long-lasting relief from pain can be achieved.
Our Pain Management Center in Coimbatore has had great success in helping patients overcome their debilitating pain through radio frequency ablation (RFA).
Spasticity is a consequential effect of paralysis. It manifests in various ways, ranging from slight muscular rigidity to intense, involuntary leg movements. It can arise from injuries to the spinal cord or conditions such as multiple sclerosis. When a specific region of the brain or spinal cord responsible for voluntary movement sustains damage, it leads to the development of spasticity.
Below the level of the injury, the regular transmission of nerve signals gets disrupted, potentially preventing them from reaching the brain's reflex control center. Consequently, the spinal cord attempts to compensate by regulating or modulating the body's response. However, as this is not its intended function, the signals often result in exaggerated muscle reactions or sudden, jerking movements, which are referred to as spastic hypertonia.
Symptoms of this condition can encompass muscle strengthening, abrupt and abnormal contractions, as well as irregular muscle tension. The muscles frequently affected by spasms are those responsible for leg extension or elbow flexion. Patients experiencing these symptoms may find relief through the placement of an intrathecal pump.
- Headache
- Neck Pain
- Atypical Facial Pain
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Brachial Plexopathy
- Complex Regional Pain Syndromes(CRPS)
- Thoracic and Abdominal Wall Pain
- Back Pain
- Sciatica of various origin
- Sympathetic Neuropathy
- Facetogenic Pain Syndromes
- Fibromyalgia
- Cancer Pain Syndromes
After the disappearance of the rash that typically emerges along one side of the body or face, the symptoms of shingles typically diminish for the majority of individuals. However, for some individuals, persistent pain persists even after their skin has healed.
This condition is known as postherpetic neuralgia, and it is a complication that can arise from shingles. Individuals affected by postherpetic neuralgia may experience continuous and intense sensations of tingling, burning, and shooting pain that do not subside.
Seeking help from the pain management specialists in Coimbatore to get the
post herpetic neuralgia treatment at the right time helps in managing the pain.
