Patient education
Understanding pain, treatment and palliative care
Straightforward explanations of the questions patients and families ask most often — drawn from three decades of clinical practice and research in cancer pain medicine.
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Post-Mastectomy Pain Syndrome
A detailed guide to understanding persistent pain after breast surgery, explaining neuropathic causes and the multidisciplinary approach to managing Post-Mastectomy Pain Syndrome.
7 December 20256 min read23.9k views
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery: The Pain Component
A comprehensive guide to how modern pain management techniques facilitate faster recovery and better outcomes after major surgery through the ERAS protocol.
10 November 20256 min read20.9k views
Epidural Analgesia After Major Surgery
A comprehensive guide on how epidural analgesia provides effective pain relief after major surgery, ensuring patient comfort and aiding a faster recovery process.
4 November 20256 min read2.8k views
Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA) Explained
A guide to understanding Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA), a safe method allowing patients to manage their own post-operative pain relief under medical supervision.
30 October 20256 min read5.1k views
Why Untreated Acute Pain Can Become Chronic
Learn how the nervous system undergoes 'wind-up' when acute pain is ignored, and why timely intervention after surgery is essential to prevent permanent nerve changes.
26 October 20256 min read13.9k views
Physiotherapy and Movement After Surgery
Early movement is the cornerstone of recovery after surgery. Learn how physiotherapy helps manage pain, prevent complications, and restore your independence safely.
20 October 20256 min read3.5k views
Opioid-Sparing Onco-Anaesthesia: What the Evidence Shows
A professional overview of multimodal analgesia and opioid-sparing techniques during cancer surgery to enhance recovery and manage post-operative pain effectively.
14 October 20256 min read14.1k views
Day-Care Surgery Pain Relief at Home
A professional guide on managing discomfort effectively following day-care procedures, focusing on safety, multimodal therapy, and home-based recovery strategies in the Indian context.
9 October 20256 min read5.4k views
Pain Relief During Labour and Caesarean Section
A guide for expecting mothers on the safe options for pain management during labour and after a Caesarean section, focusing on maternal comfort and infant safety within the Indian hospital setting.
2 October 20256 min read10.0k views