Urologie pro praxi 6/2003
Léčba chronické bolesti
Therapy of chronic pain Pain is a common symptom of many acute and chronic diseases and requires treatment in combination with causal therapy. The biggest problem is chronic pain caused by long-term tissue damage. This paper discusses the pathophysiology of pain, its diagnostics and the principles of treatment of chronic pain. Also described are different groups of analgesics, their application and adverse effects. Finally, the different types of institutions which treat pain are described. Key words: pain, analgesics, institution for pain treatment.