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Chronic pain syndrome should be recognized as a separate clinical entity
1General Hospital, Colombo.
The Ceylon Medical Journal
|December 1, 1991
Summary
Chronic pain is a complex condition often overlooked in Sri Lanka, hindering diagnosis and understanding. This study highlights the need for recognizing chronic pain syndrome and developing specialized treatment programs.
Area of Science:
- Pain Management
- Neurology
- Clinical Medicine
Background:
- Chronic pain is an emerging concept in pain science.
- It is underrecognized and undiagnosed as a distinct clinical entity in Sri Lanka.
- The prevalence and impact of chronic pain in Sri Lanka remain largely unknown.
Observation:
- Presents case histories of two patients diagnosed with chronic pain syndrome.
- Reviews theoretical aspects of chronic pain.
- Summarizes current trends in chronic pain management.
Findings:
- Chronic pain syndrome is not adequately recognized or diagnosed in Sri Lanka.
- There is a lack of organized treatment programs for chronic pain in the country.
- The extent of the chronic pain problem in Sri Lanka is not quantified.
Implications:
- Highlights the urgent need for increased awareness and diagnostic capabilities for chronic pain in Sri Lanka.
- Underscores the necessity for developing structured, multidisciplinary pain management programs.
- Suggests a gap in healthcare services for individuals suffering from chronic pain in the region.