Smoking can worsen symptoms of chronic pain according to David O. Warner, MD and his research team from the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine in Rochester, MN. In the October 2010 issue of Anesthesiology the team reported that nicotine and other chemicals found in cigarette smoke increase pain-related conditions such as back pain. Smokers were also found to be more sensitive to pain stimuli and to have higher rates of depression. Of note also is that the interaction of nicotine with receptors in the nervous system can negatively impact sleep, anxiety, and cognitive processes.
Chronic Pain & Smoking
The authors conclude that there is much more to learn about the association of pain and smoking. They also suggest that healthcare providers weigh the special treatment needs of pain patients who smoke. However, the researchers bring home the message to quit smoking! Download the article online at www.anesthesiology.org.
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