title: Opioid Induced Hyperalgesia.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To discuss the phenomenon of opioid induced hyperalgesia (OIH) and investigate the data and clinical recommendations available on this topic.
  
  
  METHODS
  A literature search on the topic of OIH was performed. Relevant studies pertaining to OIH were included in this review.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Existing studies and reviews on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and clinical management of OIH are discussed with updated data and literature references.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  As more opioids are prescribed, especially to treat chronic nonmalignant pain, OIH becomes more of a relevant and significant issue. Although the exact mechanisms of OIH are not clearly understood further research is required to broaden and develop our knowledge of this topic.
authors.affiliation: Anesthesiology and Critical Care, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Yi
authors.affiliation: Anesthesiology and Critical Care, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Pryzbylkowski
mesh_terms: D000701:Analgesics, Opioid / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000818:Animals; D059350:Chronic Pain / Q000188:drug therapy*; D004195:Disease Models, Animal; D004361:Drug Tolerance / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D006930:Hyperalgesia / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000503:physiopathology; D009293:Opioid-Related Disorders
chemical_list: D000701:Analgesics, Opioid
keywords: Opioid; Opioid Induced Hyperalgesia