[Pain and painkillers: 2. Biochemical components].
Besides the neurophysiological component of pain, subject of a previous article, biochemical components exist. Humorals, released in case of tissue damage and inflammation, cause among others vasodilatation, increased permeability of the blood vessels, itching and pain. Other endogenous biochemical products, among which endorphin beta, lessen the pain. It is also possible to further diminish the noxious (painful) action of the biochemical products with anti-biochemical medication.
Schuurs
A H
AH
Vakgroep Cariologie en Endodontologie, Academisch Centrum Tandheelkunde Amsterdam.
Baart
J A
JA
Duyx
M P
MP
D002199:Capillary Permeability; D006801:Humans; D007249:Inflammation / Q000503:physiopathology; D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents / Q000502:physiology; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology*; D001615:beta-Endorphin / Q000502:physiology
D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents; D001615:beta-Endorphin
Pijn en pijnstillers. II. Biochemische componenten.