After tissue damage following any kind of injury there is release of membrane Phospholipids. By the action of enzyme PhospholipaseA2 this is converted to Arachidonic acid. It again is converted to Prostaglandins (PGs) by the action of Cyclooxygenase or COX. These PGs and other chemical mediators like bradykinin, subP serotonin, histamine, potassium and hydrogen ions […]
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Complications of untreated pain itself: • Sympathetic stimulation & consequences like: flaring of diabetes, cardio-vascular effects like tachycardia, increased B.P. ischeamia and myocardial infarction. • Adverse effect on our immune system, so more chance of getting infectious diseases. • Pulmonary complications like atlectasis, infection and pneumonia. • Gastrointestinal side effects like gastric stasis, ileus, nausea, […]
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