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Assessment and Diagnosis of Chronic Pain Syndromes

Presented from India by Dr. Saipriya Tewari

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Chronic pain, defined as pain lasting over three months, is an under-recognized problem affecting a significant portion of the population, with incidences ranging from one in five adults in the US to 30% in India. Pain is a subjective experience influenced by biological, psychological, and social factors, and a patient's report of pain should always be respected and addressed. While acute pain serves an adaptive role in preventing further injury, chronic pain no longer serves a productive purpose and significantly interferes with quality of life.

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Dr. Saipriya Tewari

Consultant Pain Medicine and Palliative Care, Manipal Hospital, New Delhi

Dr. Saipriya Tewari, Consultant Pain Medicine and Palliative Care, Manipal Hospital, New Delhi

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