Opioid Induced Hyperalgesia Make Chronic Pain Worse

Hyperalgesia: Why Opioids Make Chronic Pain Worse

Opioid-induced Hyperalgesia, or OIH, is a condition that is caused by the extended use of opioids, medications that are often prescribed for treating chronic pain. For acute pain, such as you would experience after surgery or following an accident or injury, opioid pain medication can be beneficial. In the days and weeks that follow, your …

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