3- Cronic Pain

What is the role of receptors?

What is peripheral sensitization?

What is allodynia?

What is the term used to describe the alteration of neural impulses as they travel up to the higher centers?

Which factor can contribute to the 2nd order neuron in the central nervous system becoming hypersensitive?

Which approach can enhance outcomes in chronic pain management?

What type of treatment is an example of complementary and alternative medicine for chronic pain management?

What can cause injuries to the Trigeminal Nerve?

Which condition can lead to neurodegenerative disease-induced nerve injury in the somatosensory system?

How can compression injuries to the Trigeminal Nerve occur?

Which type of pain is unresponsive to NSAIDs and low dose of opioids?

What is the quality of pain associated with neuropathic pain?

Who is most likely the first clinician to see a patient with neuropathic pain?

What is the typical distribution pattern of Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN) pain?

Which activities are most likely to trigger Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN) pain?

What is the common accompaniment to a pain attack in Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN)?

What is the peak incidence age for Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN)?

What is the ratio of male to female in Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN)?

Why is MRI preferred over CT for diagnosing Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN)?

What is the most common cause of Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN)?

What is a common misconception that can lead to unnecessary dental treatments in Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN) patients?

How does TN differ from dental pathologies?

What is the next step if pain in a vital tooth without periapical lucency is found to have a crack upon close inspection?

What should be done if an occlusal splint shows positive results for excessive tooth loading during sleep and the pain reduces?

What is the recommended action if there is no evidence of excessive tooth loading on the occlusal guard and the pain continues?

What is the course of action if there is no evidence of crack on close inspection of a vital tooth with pain that continues?

What is the first-line pharmacological treatment for pain relief in Trigeminal Neuralgia?

In refractory cases of Trigeminal Neuralgia, which medication is used for pain relief?

What is the maximum daily dosage of Carbamazepine for pain relief in Trigeminal Neuralgia?

What are the two main sensory branches of the Glossopharyngeal Nerve?

Which activities are known to precipitate intense, sharp, stabbing pain in Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia?

At what age does Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia typically onset?

What symptom may lead to confusion between Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia (GN) and Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD)?

How can the pain attack of Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia (GN) be triggered?

What action should be taken if a patient experiences a pain attack triggered by swallowing cold liquid?

What is the main characteristic of Postherpetic Neuralgia (PHN)?

Which branch of the trigeminal nerve has the worst prognosis for symptoms of Postherpetic Neuralgia (PHN)?

What is the first-line pharmacotherapy for treating Postherpetic Neuralgia (PHN)?

When do antivirals decrease the incidence of Postherpetic Neuralgia (PHN)?

What is the most likely mechanism involved in Atypical Odontalgia (AO)?

Which procedure is NOT typically associated with the pathophysiology of Atypical Odontalgia (AO)?

What is a common story associated with Atypical Odontalgia (AO), as mentioned in the text?

What is the characteristic quality of pain associated with Atypical Odontalgia (AO)?

What is the recommended treatment for Atypical Odontalgia (AO) according to the text?

What is the typical gender distribution for Atypical Odontalgia (AO) according to the text?

What type of pain attack is characteristic of Atypical Odontalgia (AO)?

Which type of pain is characterized by a recurring, paroxysmal sharp, stabbing pain lasting for a maximum of 2 minutes?

What diagnostic block will be equivocal (ambiguous) in Atypical Odontalgia (AO)?

What should be checked to determine the origin of pain in the case of Odontogenic toothache?

What is a common characteristic of migraine without aura?

How long can a migraine without aura attack last if left untreated?

What percentage of migraine without aura cases experience unilateral pain?

What is the typical duration of reversible focal neurological symptoms in cases of migraine with aura?

Which of the following is an example of a sensory disturbance associated with aura in migraine with aura?

How many attacks with reversible visual, sensory, and motor aura are required for the diagnosis of migraine with aura?

What is the main characteristic of the trigeminovascular system?

What is the role of CGRP (calcitonin gene-related peptide) in migraine pathophysiology?

Which symptom helps in rapid screening for migraine?

What is the confirmatory evidence of a migraine pain disorder according to the text?

Which division of the trigeminal nerve supplies the maxillary sinus, teeth, and masticatory throbbing pain?

What is the main artery that supplies the maxillary sinus, teeth, and masticatory throbbing pain according to the text?

What are the three major features of Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalgias (TACs) according to the text?

Which symptom is typically associated with Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalgias (TACs)?

Which sensory disturbance is characteristic of TACs according to the text?