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[Non-orthodox methods in pain therapy: Harmless and successful?]
1Institut für Pharmakologie und Toxikologie, Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Universitätsstraße 32, D-8520, Erlangen.
Schmerz (Berlin, Germany)
|July 1, 1987
Summary
Non-orthodox pain therapies, while popular, pose risks including delayed diagnoses and severe side effects. Physicians must be aware of potential dangers from alternative treatments and herbal products.
Area of Science:
- Integrative Medicine
- Pain Management
- Public Health
Context:
- Growing public acceptance of non-orthodox pain therapies.
- Common misconception that alternative treatments are harmless.
- Need for critical evaluation of non-traditional healthcare approaches.
Purpose:
- To highlight the potential risks associated with non-orthodox pain therapies.
- To inform healthcare professionals about adverse effects of alternative treatments.
- To emphasize the importance of patient disclosure regarding therapy use.
Summary:
- Non-orthodox therapies can delay diagnosis of curable diseases.
- Serious or life-threatening side effects can occur with alternative treatments.
- Unusual diseases may arise due to undisclosed ingredients in herbal/natural products.
Impact:
- Physicians need to inquire about patients' use of alternative therapies.
- Awareness of adverse effects from acupuncture, cell therapy, Ayurvedic, and herbal medicines is crucial.
- Alertness to adulterated herbal products containing undisclosed pharmaceuticals (e.g., phenylbutazone, corticoids) is necessary.
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