Post Operative pain: What is it?
Medical science has developed to a level where surgeries are minor affairs, even for grave situations. The condition of tissue injury together with muscle spasms after surgery is known as Post Operative pain. More often than not the peripheral and central sensitization has been shown to be within the mechanism of Post Operative pain generation.
Neuropathic pain is caused by damage to the nerve cells in our body. This damage can in fact be a result of surgery, diseases or injury. Moreover this type of pain can be caused by surgical damage to a nerve during brain head or a spinal cord injury.
Types of pain
Nociceptive pain; This form of pain usually caused by damage to the tissue including bones, muscle or organ (usually sprained ankle)
Neuropathic pain; Pain here is caused by the nerve cells when they are damaged.
These can be examples of chronic pain being a major problem to the person. Chronic pain can be a major problem to the person. Usually a harsher form of pain people does not find it easy to complete their tasks with proper results.
Chronic pain is an ailment that brings in muscle pain and usually lasts for 12 weeks. At times when acute pain is left untreated. Let us see how we can find help with the pain relief with the medication Tramadol.
Tramadol pain med: Treating chronic pain
Tramadol is a narcotic painkiller that provides relief from moderate to moderately severe pain. It is sold under the brand names like Ultram, Ultram ER, Conzip etc. The exact working mechanism of Tramadol is not known but it is quite similar to morphine. It binds to the receptors in our brain (opioid or narcotic) that are responsible for transmitting the painful sensations from all throughout the body to the brain. It, thus, helps in changing the way a person reacts to the pain. This drug has been originally approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in March 1995. It is seen that the patients taking Tramadol abuse this drug and get addicted to it. This can have a dangerous impact on your health and can lead to death. It is advisable to not misuse it in any way.
How to consume it?
Always have a talk with your doctor before consuming this pill. Your doctor can best recommend you the right dosage according to your medical condition and your response to the treatment. Follow all of his/her instructions very carefully. Below given are some general guidelines for Tramadol consumption:
• The recommended dose of Tramadol is 50-100 mg (immediate release tablets) every 4-6 hours as needed for the pain.
• You can intake it with or without food.
• To improve tolerance initially, start at 25 mg per day, increase it by 25-50 mg every 3 days until you reach the standard dose of 50-100 mg every 4-6 hours.
• Do not consume it with alcohol as it might lead to some dangerous side effects on your body.
• Store it at room temperature away from any presence of dampness and warmth
• If you miss a dose, consume it as you remember. Skip it if it is already time for your next dose and go back to your normal dosing schedule. Do not take an extra pill with your next dose to make up for the missed one.
Side Effects
Commonly reported side effects of Tramadol include nausea, dizziness, headache, constipation, weakness, vomiting, drowsiness etc.
Some less commonly reported side effects include itching, sweating, dry mouth, diarrhea, rash, vertigo, vision loss etc. Some of the users of Tramadol also have reported seizures (convulsions).
Check with your doctor if you experience any of these negative effects.
Important points
• Tramadol is narcotic and addictive. Misuse of this medication can lead to addiction, abuse or even death. Do not take it for a longer duration or in higher doses. Never give it away to other people especially to those who have a history of drug abuse or addiction. Remember, selling or giving away is against the law.
• Withdrawal symptoms may occur if you suddenly stop using this medicine. Consult your doctor before you do so. The doctor may prescribe you to gradually decrease the intake of this medicine until you completely stop using it. Withdrawal symptoms are likely to occur when you have been using this medication for a long time or in high doses.
• If you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant, do not take this medication unless your doctor tells you to. There could possible risks to your unborn baby about which you must clearly discuss with your doctor.
• If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking Tramadol. Discuss with him/her all about the risks and benefits of taking Tramadol while you are breastfeeding.
Post operative pain is very harmful and painful and thus should be one away as soon as possible. Use Tramadol with responsibility to ensure you gain full benefited from the med and live a pain fee life