Pain & Palliative Care terms

A method of pain relief in which the patient controls the amount of pain medicine that is used.

A method of pain relief in which the patient controls the amount of pain medicine that is used.

A drug used to relieve pain or discomfort associated with chronic inflammation of the bladder.

A nerve problem that causes pain, numbness, tingling, swelling, or muscle weakness in different parts of the body.

The sensation of pain or other unpleasant feelings in the place of a missing (phantom) limb.

Inflammation (redness, swelling, pain, and heat) of a vein, usually in the legs.

A nonsteroidal oxicam derivative with anti-inflammatory, antipyretic and analgesic properties.

A toxic and highly corrosive chemical used to make soap, in bleaching, and as a paint remover.

A 3-isobutyl derivative of gamma-amino butyric acid (GABA) with anti-convulsant, anti-epileptic, anxiolytic, and analgesic activities.

An enzyme that speeds up the formation of substances that cause inflammation and pain.

Education about behavior and lifestyle changes to help patients with chronic lung disease decrease breathing problems, return to daily activities, and improve quality of life.

A drug used to treat pain caused by bone cancer and other cancers that have spread to the bones.

A substance that acts quickly to treat moderate to severe pain.

A substance being studied in the treatment of certain types of skin rash and skin pain in cancer patients.

A method used to reduce tension and anxiety, and control pain.

A drug used to relieve certain side effects caused by treatment with opiods (pain killers similar to morphine), such as constipation (hard, dry stools), itching, and low urine flow.

A drug that blocks the action of opiates (drugs used to treat pain).

A group of disorders marked by inflammation or pain in the connective tissue structures of the body.

An autoimmune disease that causes pain, swelling, and stiffness in the joints, and may cause severe joint damage, loss of function, and disability.

A drug that was being used for pain relief and was being studied for its ability to prevent cancer and to prevent the growth of new blood vessels that tumors need to grow.