title: Pain syndromes. The use of nerve block in diagnosis and treatment.
abstract: There are four distinct pain entities which may be treated by injection of local anesthetic or neurolytic agents. These entities are somatic, visceral, sympathetic mediated and myofascial pain. Each entity should be recognized as separate from other types of pain and the appropriate therapeutic approach prescribed.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001340:Autonomic Nerve Block; D005260:Female; D005730:Ganglionic Blockers / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009437:Neuralgia / Q000628:therapy*; D059408:Pain Management
chemical_list: D005730:Ganglionic Blockers