Author/Editor		Holc, I; Krajnc, I; Pahor, A
Title		Akutna bolečinska stanja v revmatologiji
Translated title		Acute pain in rheumatology
Type		članek
Source		In: Borin P, Hojs R, Kamenik B, et al, editors. "Iz prakse za prakso". 4. mariborsko srečanje internistov in zdravnikov splošne medicine: nekatera izbrana poglavja iz urgentne interne medicine; 1993 okt 16; Maribor. Maribor: Zdravniško društvo Maribor,
Publication year		1993
Volume		str. 98-104
Language		slo
Abstract		At our Rheumatology Department, a 53-year-old male patient has for the past 11 years been undergoing treatment for uric arthritis accompanied by numerous relapses, urate tophi on several parts of the body and extreme pain during the relapses. The patient is receiving treatment with NSAR, colchicine during attacks, as well as allopurinol. In rheumatology, the pain experienced in acute exacerbation of uric arthritis is described among the most violent attacks of pain. Pain in a joint can be local or general. Articular pain caused by arthrosis must be distinguished from inflammatory pain. Periarticular and articular structures are innervated by various nerve fibers transmitting pain to the central nervous system. Inflammation increases pain and sustains it as well. Pain management is nonpharmacological or pharmacological. Frequently a visit to a so-called multidisciplinary center is required. Pain plays an important part in the patient's quality of life, therefore it must be treated aggreasively.
Descriptors		ARTHRITIS, GOUTY PAIN MIDDLE AGE RHEUMATIC DISEASES