#079 

In this video, Doctor Andrea Furlan explains that there are 3 types of pain: nociplastic pain, neuropathic pain and nociplastic pain. Nociceptive pain includes acute injuries, inflammatory pain such as arthritis and fractures. Neuropathic pain include pain from neuropathy, neuralgia, radiculopathy, stroke, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis and shingles. Nociplastic pain includes fibromyalgia, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) and migraines.
She talks about how to distinguish them and the treatments that are used for each type of pain. For nociceptive pain the main treatment is ice, TENS, anti-inflammatory drugs, acetaminophen and opioids. For neuropathic pain the main treatment is antidepressants and anticonvulsant medications. For nociplastic pain the main treatment includes mind-body therapies.
00:00 Introduction
00:40 What Pain is
01:56 Nociceptive Pain
03:14 Neuropathic Pain
06:42 Nociplastic Pain
09:57 Treatment for Nociplastic Pain
Dr. Furlan is a pain specialist in Toronto Canada. She is a physiatrist (specialist in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation). She holds a medical degree from the University of Sao Paulo and a Ph.D. degree from the University of Toronto. She has 30 years of experience helping people with chronic pain to get better quality of life.
To purchase any product mentioned by Dr. Furlan in these videos, check this link: www.amazon.com/shop/dr.andrea...
As an Amazon Associate, Dr. Furlan earns from qualifying purchases. If you purchase any product using the post above, you are helping Dr. Furlan to maintain this channel.
Subscribe to this channel: / drandreafurlan
#drAndreaFurlan #DrFurlan #DoctorFurlan
Let’s meet on Social Media:
Instagram: / dr.andrea.furlan
Twitter: / adfurlan
LinkedIn: / drandreafurlan
=============================================
ALERT: This video is not intended to replace medical advice. If you think you have a condition that is causing you pain, please consult with your doctor to get a diagnosis and a treatment plan for you. The intent of this video is only for educational purposes. If there is any emergency, go to the nearest emergency department or call an ambulance. CLOSED CAPTIONS in this video have not been professionally verified.
=============================================