An increased response to stimulation that is mediated by amplification of signaling in the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM (CNS).
The main information-processing organs of the nervous system, consisting of the brain, spinal cord, and meninges.
Diseases of any component of the brain (including the cerebral hemispheres, diencephalon, brain stem, and cerebellum) or the spinal cord.

Glutamate transporter subtype 1 (GLT-1) activator ceftriaxone attenuates amphetamine-induced hyperactivity and behavioral sensitization in rats. (1/44)

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Altered central sensitization in subgroups of women with vulvodynia. (2/44)

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How to explain central sensitization to patients with 'unexplained' chronic musculoskeletal pain: practice guidelines. (3/44)

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Central sensitization of nociceptive neurons in rat medullary dorsal horn involves purinergic P2X7 receptors. (4/44)

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Importance of associative learning processes for one-trial behavioral sensitization of preweanling rats. (5/44)

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Peripheral injury induces long-term sensitization of defensive responses to visual and tactile stimuli in the squid Loligo pealeii, Lesueur 1821. (6/44)

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Spinal cord injury triggers an intrinsic growth-promoting state in nociceptors. (7/44)

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The development and psychometric validation of the central sensitization inventory. (8/44)

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Central nervous system (CNS) sensitization refers to a state in which the CNS, specifically the brain and spinal cord, becomes increasingly hypersensitive to stimuli. This heightened sensitivity results in an amplified response to painful or non-painful stimuli.

In CNS sensitization, there is an increased responsiveness of neurons in the CNS, leading to a lower threshold for activation and an enhanced transmission of nociceptive (pain) signals. This can occur due to various factors such as tissue injury, inflammation, or nerve damage, which trigger changes in the nervous system that contribute to the development and maintenance of chronic pain conditions.

CNS sensitization is associated with functional and structural reorganization within the CNS, including alterations in neurotransmitter release, ion channel function, and synaptic plasticity. These changes can result in long-term modifications in the processing and perception of pain, making it more difficult to manage and treat chronic pain conditions.

The Central Nervous System (CNS) is the part of the nervous system that consists of the brain and spinal cord. It is called the "central" system because it receives information from, and sends information to, the rest of the body through peripheral nerves, which make up the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS).

The CNS is responsible for processing sensory information, controlling motor functions, and regulating various autonomic processes like heart rate, respiration, and digestion. The brain, as the command center of the CNS, interprets sensory stimuli, formulates thoughts, and initiates actions. The spinal cord serves as a conduit for nerve impulses traveling to and from the brain and the rest of the body.

The CNS is protected by several structures, including the skull (which houses the brain) and the vertebral column (which surrounds and protects the spinal cord). Despite these protective measures, the CNS remains vulnerable to injury and disease, which can have severe consequences due to its crucial role in controlling essential bodily functions.

Central nervous system (CNS) diseases refer to medical conditions that primarily affect the brain and spinal cord. The CNS is responsible for controlling various functions in the body, including movement, sensation, cognition, and behavior. Therefore, diseases of the CNS can have significant impacts on a person's quality of life and overall health.

There are many different types of CNS diseases, including:

1. Infectious diseases: These are caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi, or parasites that infect the brain or spinal cord. Examples include meningitis, encephalitis, and polio.
2. Neurodegenerative diseases: These are characterized by progressive loss of nerve cells in the brain or spinal cord. Examples include Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and Huntington's disease.
3. Structural diseases: These involve damage to the physical structure of the brain or spinal cord, such as from trauma, tumors, or stroke.
4. Functional diseases: These affect the function of the nervous system without obvious structural damage, such as multiple sclerosis and epilepsy.
5. Genetic disorders: Some CNS diseases are caused by genetic mutations, such as spinal muscular atrophy and Friedreich's ataxia.

Symptoms of CNS diseases can vary widely depending on the specific condition and the area of the brain or spinal cord that is affected. They may include muscle weakness, paralysis, seizures, loss of sensation, difficulty with coordination and balance, confusion, memory loss, changes in behavior or mood, and pain. Treatment for CNS diseases depends on the specific condition and may involve medications, surgery, rehabilitation therapy, or a combination of these approaches.

No effects on the central nervous system have been seen with inhalation and oral exposure. Tests of repeated bolus dosages of 1 ... Fatty alcohols exhibit no skin sensitization. Repeated exposure to fatty alcohols produce low-level toxicity and certain ...
Abuse of central nervous system (CNS) stimulants is common. Addiction to some CNS stimulants can quickly lead to medical, ... Drug tolerance, dependence, and sensitization as well as a withdrawal syndrome can occur. Stimulants may be screened for in ... Avois, L; Robinson, N; Saudan, C; Baume, N; Mangin, P; Saugy, M (7 January 2017). "Central nervous system stimulants and sport ... Amphetamine is a potent central nervous system (CNS) stimulant of the phenethylamine class that is approved for the treatment ...
Repeated exposure causes skin sensitization and may cause central nervous system and liver damage. There are two main excretion ... Integrated Risk Information System, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency CDC - NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - ...
... kidneys and central nervous system. Hydrazine is documented as a strong skin sensitizer with potential for cross-sensitization ... central nervous system depression, lethargy, temporary blindness, seizures and coma. Exposure can also cause organ damage to ... nervous and respiratory systems. Common controls used for hydrazine include process enclosure, local exhaust ventilation and ... The first nitrous oxide-based system ever flown in space was by D-Orbit onboard their ION Satellite Carrier in 2021, using six ...
There is a strong body of evidence that the so-called sensitization of the central nervous system contributes to the emergence ... The mechanism responsible for sensitization of the central nervous system at the level of the spinal cord is different from the ... thus preventing the sensitization of the central nervous system. Another effect of naproxen is the reduction of the ... Jakubowski M, Levy D, Kainz V, Zhang XC, Kosaras B, Burstein R (2007). "Sensitization of central trigeminovascular neurons: ...
... central nervous system (CNS) effects include neuronal sensitization to tactile stimuli and mediation of some of the effects of ... However, its most important role is in the peripheral nervous system (PNS) where it maintains the viability and efficiency of ... The 5-HT2 receptors (of which the 5-HT2B receptor is a subtype) mediate many of the central and peripheral physiologic ... "Functional activity of serotoninergic and melatoninergic systems expressed in the skin". Journal of Cellular Physiology. 196 (1 ...
Groves and Thompson dual-process theory of habituation posits that two separate processes exist in the central nervous system ... Thus when the habituation process exceeds the sensitization process behavior shows habituation, but if the sensitization ... The Sokolov model assumes that when a stimulus is experienced several times, the nervous system creates a model of the expected ... involved with sensitization. The state system is seen as equivalent to a general state of arousal. Habituation has been ...
The pain appears to result from processes in the central nervous system and the condition is referred to as a "central ... Nociplastic pain (or central sensitization) is less understood and is the common explanation of the pain experienced in ... There is a bidirectional interplay between the gut and the nervous system. Therefore, the gut can affect the nervous system, ... but the nervous system can also affect the gut. Neurological effects mediated via the autonomic nervous system as well as the ...
He used the term plasticity in reference to his work on findings of degeneration and regeneration in the central nervous system ... inducing central sensitization. For instance, individuals experiencing complex regional pain syndrome demonstrate a diminished ... New neurons are constantly produced and integrated into the central nervous system throughout the life span based on this type ... Zilles K (October 1992). "Neuronal plasticity as an adaptive property of the central nervous system". Annals of Anatomy - ...
It is based on the competition of various gentle stimuli with pain transmission to the central nervous system: the so-called ... A baby's threshold for sensitization is also substantially decreased, whilst the process involves a much larger area of ... resulting in the ability of the central nervous system to inhibit nociception being more limited than in the adult. There are ... For all analgesic drugs, the immaturity of the baby's nervous system and metabolic pathways, the different way in which the ...
Vella-Brincat, Jane; Macleod, A. D. (2007). "Adverse Effects of Opioids on the Central Nervous Systems of Palliative Care ... The sensitization of pronociceptive pathways in response to opioid treatment appears to involve several pathways. Research thus ... abnormal activation of NMDA receptors in the central nervous system, and long-term potentiation of synapses between nociceptive ... The pharmacology of opioids involves the substance binding to opioid receptors in the nervous system and other tissues. The ...
... activation and sensitization of the trigeminal nerve, the autonomic nervous system, and central feedbacks. There are many ...
... which can lead to drug and neurotransmitter sensitization, central nervous system hyperexcitability, and excitotoxicity. Binge ... reduces excessive glutamate activity in the central nervous system and thereby may reduce excitotoxicity and withdrawal related ... an imbalance between inhibitory and excitatory amino acids and changes in monoamine release in the central nervous system, ... Changes in the glutamate system and GABA system may play an important role at different time points during benzodiazepine ...
... and central nervous system (CNS) sensitization are key neurologic processes that appear to be involved in the induction and ... Inflammation and alteration of pain perception in the central nervous system are proposed to play important roles. The ... Watkins LR, Maier SF (February 2005). "Immune regulation of central nervous system functions: from sickness responses to ... increased central nervous system reorganisation, and a higher prevalence of dystonia. Prognosis is not favourable for cold CRPS ...
These prolonged alterations in the peripheral pain pathways can lead to increased excitability of the central nervous system ... NO plays a major role in central pain pathways and likely contributes to the process of central sensitization. Briefly, the ... forms NO which ultimately results in vasodilatation and activation of central nervous system pain pathways. Serotonin may also ... The alterations in physiology that leads to the overall process of central sensitization, involves changes at the level of ...
... is a neurological condition consisting of constant moderate to severe pain due to damage to the central nervous system (CNS) ... which causes a sensitization of the pain system. The extent of pain and the areas affected are related to the cause of the ... is suspected in individuals who complain of pain or other abnormal sensations following injury to the central nervous system. ... Ratini, Melinda (2 March 2013). "Pain Management: Central Pain Syndrome". WebMD. NIH. Retrieved 6 February 2014. "Central Pain ...
... in which she sought to define the constraints imposed on infant visual performance by the developing central nervous system. ... "spatial sensitization," the detectability of a test light is first decreased and then increased by adding light to successively ... An interest in linking propositions can be seen in Teller's early work on spatial sensitization, which was thought to represent ...
At sub-lethal doses, 1-butanol acts as a depressant of the central nervous system, similar to ethanol: one study in rats ... No skin sensitization has been observed. Irritation of the respiratory pathways occurs only at very high concentrations (>2,400 ... The depressant effect on the central nervous system (similar to ethanol intoxication) is a potential hazard when working with 1 ...
Animal experiments have shown that, at very high concentrations, the ester has central nervous system depressant and lethal ... In rare cases exposure may cause sensitization of the mucous membrane and eruptions of the skin. The irritant effect of ethyl ... symptoms of central nervous system depression, secondary anemia and liver damage. In humans, concentrations of 400 ppm cause ...
Central sensitization is a broader term referring to a hyperexcitability of the nervous system, usually including hyperalgesia ... Its causes are not fully understood but it is thought to be a dysfunction of the central nervous system whose processing of ... Its causes are not fully understood but it is thought to be a dysfunction of the central nervous system whose processing of ... Specific central nervous system locations that have been suggested are nociceptive neurons, spinal and supraspinal structures, ...
In the mid-1950s it was proposed that serotonin had a role as a neurotransmitter in the central nervous system (CNS) of animals ... Also they are thought to promote neurogenic inflammatory response important for sensitization of sensory afferents, and also ... Most mammalian species, including humans, have 5-HT1D binding sites widely distributed throughout the central nervous system. 5 ... but have a higher potential for central nervous side effects. Donitriptan and avitriptan were never marketed. The history of ...
Swedberg MD, Raboisson P (August 2014). "AZD9272 and AZD2066: selective and highly central nervous system penetrant mGluR5 ... of the effects of a metabotropic glutamate receptor 5-antagonist on electrically induced pain and central sensitization in ...
Bagnoli, P; Brunelli, M; Magni, F (May 1972). "A fast conducting pathway in the central nervous system of the leech Hirudo ... This has made it possible to make great progress in understanding the mechanisms of habituation and sensitization. In a series ... The nervous system of this annelid consists of a chain of interconnected ganglia that contain relatively large and easily ... Together with Franco Magni he published researches on the nervous system of the pigeon and the leech and on the hormonal ...
The World Health Organization classes chronic fatigue syndrome as a central nervous system disease. Some neuroimaging studies ... Central sensitization, or increased sensitivity to sensory stimuli such as pain have been observed in CFS. Sensitivity to pain ... Problems with the nervous and immune systems, and energy metabolism, may be factors. ME/CFS is a biological disease, not a ... Diseases of the nervous system Jason LA, Zinn ML, Zinn MA (2 February 2017). "Myalgic Encephalomyelitis: Symptoms and ...
They could include diseases or disorders in the central nervous system or peripheral nervous system. Examples of neuropathic ... Noxious input to the spinal cord is known to produce central sensitization, which consists of allodynia, exaggeration of pain, ... or in the central nervous system (neuropathic, neurogenic, or psychogenic). Itch originating in the skin is known as ... or changes in hormonal balances associated with aging Terminal illness Itch can originate in the peripheral nervous system ( ...
... concentrating on the effects of drugs and drug addiction on the central nervous system neurotransmitters. She has written ... Retrieved 15 July 2015.[permanent dead link] "Brain opioidergic systems and neurobehavioral sensitization in addiction to ... "brain opioidergic systems and neurobehavioral sensitization in addiction to alcohol". Sleeman, Elizabeth, ed. (2001). The ...
... is also expressed at high levels in the central nervous system and has been proposed as a target for treatment not only ... Phosphorylation of TRPV1 by protein kinase C have been shown to play a role in sensitization of TRPV1. The cleavage of PIP2 by ... Hence, there may be therapeutic potential in modulating TRPV1 in the central nervous system, perhaps as a treatment for ... Starowicz K, Cristino L, Di Marzo V (2008). "TRPV1 receptors in the central nervous system: potential for previously unforeseen ...
... indicating that the central nervous system is sufficiently developed and primed for learning and memory to occur very early on ... This concept acts in direct opposition to sensitization. Sensitization is an example of non-associative learning in which the ... the further development of the nervous system other activities may also have effects on the development of the nervous system, ... The nervous system continues to develop during adulthood until brain death. For example: physical exercise has neurobiological ...
Since CCI produces central nervous system hyperexcitability that is mediated by spinal cord NMDA and non-NMDA receptor ... This may reflect the different fibre populations involved or the greater impact of central sensitization in mechanical ... receptor-mediated central nervous system excitability that may occur following peripheral nerve injury. Both dextrorphan and ... Peripheral neuropathy is a general term that indicates any disorder of the peripheral nervous system. The name of the disorder ...
The amino acid L-glutamate is the major excitatory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system and activates both ionotropic ... showing intimate involvement in the development of behavioral sensitization towards ethanol in animal models. In addition to ... mGluR5 receptors are also expressed outside the central nervous system, and mGluR5 antagonists have been shown to be ...
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Both conditions may involve central sensitization. Central sensitization is a nervous system irregularity that may contribute ... Central sensitization alters how the body responds to pain and may lead to people continually experiencing pain even after an ... What is central sensitization?. https://www.instituteforchronicpain.org/understanding-chronic-pain/what-is-chronic-pain/central ... Fibromyalgia: More evidence of links to immune system. A new study shows that antibodies from people with fibromyalgia induce ...
No effects on the central nervous system have been seen with inhalation and oral exposure. Tests of repeated bolus dosages of 1 ... Fatty alcohols exhibit no skin sensitization. Repeated exposure to fatty alcohols produce low-level toxicity and certain ...
Body systems affected by dazomet. Dazomet may negatively affect muscle health, the respiratory tract, and the central nervous ... Dazomet exposure is also tied to severe skin irritation, skin sensitization, itchy eyes, and blurred vision. ... Dazomet negatively affects muscle health, the respiratory tract, and the central nervous system. ... Dazomet induces severe skin irritation, skin sensitization, itchy eyes, and blurred vision. ...
... which have been believed to play a supportive role in the central nervous system (CNS) for years, their participation in the ... Same effects have been found in cocaine-induced conditioned place preference (CPP) and locomotor sensitization [93, 94]. ... Astrocytes: the neglected stars in the central nervous system and drug addiction. * Wenjun Chen , Shiqiu Meng , Ying Han and ... Chen W, Meng S, Han Y, Shi J. Astrocytes: the neglected stars in the central nervous system and drug addiction. Medical Review ...
Many women with chronic pelvic pain also have a condition called central sensitization of the nervous system. Sensitization can ... Learning tools to help calm the nervous system and to reduce central sensitization.. ... Allodynia which is pain with light touch - a sign of a very sensitive nervous system.. ... She has played a central role in collaborative efforts with the department of radiology including leading regular radiology ...
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Lack of sleep, in fact, could lead to a phenomenon called central nervous system sensitization. This mean that your pain ...
Sleep disturbances and severe stress as glial activators: key targets for treating central sensitization in chronic pain ... Brain and nervous system. Josev. Brain white matter changes not found in adolescents newly diagnosed with ME/CFS. ... In the mind or in the brain? Scientific evidence for central sensitisation in chronic fatigue syndrome. ...
Research advances have led to the conclusion that disturbances within the central nervous system (CNS) known as central ... Fibromyalgia is recognized as one of many central pain-related syndromes that are common in the general population. ... known as central sensitization represent the most likely source. [1] In a study by Alonso-Blanco, a connection was found in ... Research advances have led to the conclusion that disturbances within the central nervous system (CNS) known as central ...
... of bradykinin causes the excitation of primary afferent nociceptors entering the dorsal horn of the central nervous system [28 ... is known to induce central sensitization in the CNS [27]. Also, an increased level ... Nervous System Inflammatory Responses and their Natural Compounds/Extract-Derived Targets. View this Special Issue ... pain is experienced when sensory signals are transmitted to the nervous system to cause a motor reaction toward harmful stimuli ...
... involves many mechanisms including central nervous system sensitization theory, autonomic nervous system (ANS) dysfunction, and ...
Adverse effects on the central nervous system such as increased prevalence of headache, depression, mood changes, insomnia, ... The major concerns of repeated formaldehyde exposure are sensitization and cancer. In sensitized persons, formaldehyde can ... permanent central nervous system dysfunction with neurobehavioral toxicity testing, with particular attention to problems with ... Formaldehyde poisoning can cause permanent alterations of nervous system function, including problems with memory, learning, ...
Investigation of central nervous system sensitization mechanisms in complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) mouse model ...
We have a pretty good idea of how to differentiate someone whose pain is coming from the central nervous system rather than the ... which is being called nociplastic pain and used to be called central sensitization, where the pain is really coming from the ... central nervous system rather than from the region of the body in which the person is experiencing pain. ... this nociplastic pain or central sensitization, and there are not many providers that feel quite comfortable managing those ...
... of the signals by the nervous system, termed central sensitisation. Central sensitization is a major component in the ... pain in dogs but contributes to pain relief by reducing the development of sensitisation to pain in the central nervous system ... To decrease the central sensitization component of chronic pain, treatment duration probably needs to be long; thus, the ...
... recent evidence points to the source of the pain as originating from the nervous system, via the process of central ... MFR may also have potential as an intervention to address central sensitization, but this hypothesis will require more research ... Practitioners who frequently see patients or clients with pain conditions involving central sensitization may want to consider ... to measure improvement in localized areas of pain in conditions that result in widespread pain and central sensitization- ...
... are activated due to a constant inflammation and they are thought to transmit the pain signals to the central nervous system. ... By using an in vitro model (with inflamed intervertebral disc cells), the effect of celecoxib on outgrowth and sensitization of ... Treating Discogenic Pain by Reducing Dorsal Root Ganglion Cell Sensitization using the COX-2 Inhibitor Celecoxib - An in vitro ... Treating discogenic pain by reducing nerve sensitization and ingrowth using the COX-2 inhibitor celecoxib - an in vitro study ...
The significant clinical issue is therefore the sensitisation of the central nervous system, not just the passage of time. ... while neuropathic pain results from injury to the nervous system. A common type of pain seen in older people is nociceptive ... Health systems and environmental * Healthcare for people from refugee backgrounds and people seeking asylum ... The Vision for general practice and a sustainable healthcare system * Economic benefits of the Vision for general practice and ...
DN is both effective and efficient in modulating the central and peripheral nervous systems as well as the somatic tissues, ... Lecture topics include the history of pain, pain physiology, central and peripheral sensitization, sensitization in chronic ... Pain neuroscience education (PNE) is the explanation of the neurophysiological changes in the central nervous system to ... other important points all over the body that help and stimulate the nervous system and tap into the peripheral nervous system ...
CGRP is produced in both the central and peripheral nervous systems and is thought to trigger migraines due to its effects on ... vasodilation, neurogenic inflammation, and peripheral sensitization. CGRP increases during migraine attacks and is correlated ... FUTURE: Novel Therapies and Innovative Delivery Systems. According to market research trends, $4.34 billion was spent on ... Hoyer, D. Chapter Four - Serotonin receptors nomenclature, Editor(s): Mark D. Tricklebank, Eileen Daly, The Serotonin System, ...
... induced by sensitization of animals with tissue or specific antigens of the central nervous system. The value and limits of ... In this line some data suggest that B-cells within the central nervous system of MS patients produce factors that can trigger ... There are several pathological hallmarks, which distinguish MS from other diseases of the central nervous system (1). The most ... Multiple sclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the central nervous system which leads to the formation of focal ...
... nervous system that make the body become more sensitive to even slight touch-a phenomenon known as central sensitization. ... The initial injury can occur in either the peripheral or central nervous system. ... Over time, exposure to significant pain can cause changes to the central ...
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... use of drugs which target the central nervous system may be beneficial. ... Given the potential for central sensitization and/or neuropathic pain in chronic osteoarthritis pain, ...
Peripheral and central sensitisation of the nervous system through prolonged pain is commonly believed to be a mechanism ... The general experience of local physicians and available data suggest that listerial infections of the central nervous system ( ... Schimmelpenning syndrome (SS) is characterised by specific skin manifestations, skeletal defects, and central nervous system ... is a rare but well recognised neurodevelopmental disease affecting the connective tissue and the central nervous system. The ...
CDC WONDER is a system for disseminating Public Health data and information ... Central nervous system problems/disorders 10. Asphyxiation 11. Headache 12. Psychological or behavioral problem 13. Digestive ... Skin sensitization Skin infections Sores Discoloration of skin Skin allergy Blisters EXCLUDE: a. Any skin disorder related to ... Central nervous system problems/disorders 10. Asphyxiation 11. Headache 12. Psychological or behavioral problem 13. Digestive ...
So we discussed the idea of central nervous system sensitization and so on and so forth and was able to get him to at least ... you can see there in red going on the left are the input into the central nervous system, the sites where the noxious stimulus ... And sometimes its more of a central sensitization problem and we have the very difficult challenge of trying to sort those out ... The rating system I have here was limited but there is certainly a positive effect. So next slide and were ready to wrap up ...
  • Central sensitization is a nervous system irregularity that may contribute to chronic pain. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Many women with chronic pelvic pain also have a condition called central sensitization of the nervous system. (bcwomens.ca)
  • Sleep disturbances and severe stress as glial activators: key targets for treating central sensitization in chronic pain patients? (meresearch.org.uk)
  • When the pain is widespread, again, these are individuals that we don't really have a great care pathway or a care model for because then they have these sort of chronic overlapping pain conditions, this nociplastic pain or central sensitization, and there are not many providers that feel quite comfortable managing those individuals. (medscape.com)
  • Multiple sclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the central nervous system which leads to the formation of focal confluent lesions of primary demyelination in the white and gray matter and to diffuse damage and neurodegeneration in the entire brain ( 1 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • Given the potential for central sensitization and/or neuropathic pain in chronic osteoarthritis pain, use of drugs which target the central nervous system may be beneficial. (vin.com)
  • Central sensitization is a condition that is associated with the maintenance of chronic pain. (progressivepain.com)
  • Overtime, chronic pain and misread signals can physically change the way the central nervous system responds to pain. (progressivepain.com)
  • The experts at Progressive Pain Management can help control your chronic pain and reduce symptoms caused by central sensitization. (progressivepain.com)
  • Chronic opioid therapy is more strongly associated with central sensitization in sickle cell disease than clinical p. (onescdvoice.com)
  • Centrally mediated chronic myalgia is a chronic, continuous muscle disorder, originating in the central nervous system, which generates symptoms at the periphery of muscle tissues 4 . (bvsalud.org)
  • We also evidence that CIII neurons make use of atypical depolarizing chloride currents to encode cold, and that overexpression of ncc69 -a fly homologue of NKCC1 -results in phenotypes consistent with neuropathic sensitization, including behavioral sensitization and neuronal hyperexcitability, making Drosophila CIII neurons a candidate system for future studies of the basic mechanisms underlying neuropathic pain. (elifesciences.org)
  • These findings suggest an important role of peripheral CGRP in visceral nociception and organ cross-sensitization and support the evaluation of CGRP as a therapeutic target for visceral pain in patients with IBS and/or BPS/IC. (aspetjournals.org)
  • The initial injury can occur in either the peripheral or central nervous system. (spine-health.com)
  • The topic of central and peripheral sensitization was also addressed. (esteve.com)
  • This is the central amplification of a peripheral pain signal. (progressivepain.com)
  • The peripheral and central nervous systems work together to help the body determine how the body reacts to a sensation. (progressivepain.com)
  • Nociceptive pathways, inflammatory mediators and sensitization of both central and peripheral pathways have been shown to play important roles in pancreatic pain (76). (pancreapedia.org)
  • Dazomet exposure is also tied to severe skin irritation, skin sensitization, itchy eyes, and blurred vision. (naturalpedia.com)
  • Dermal exposure has produced severe skin irritation and sensitization. (cdc.gov)
  • The pathophysiology of fibromyalgia (FM) involves many mechanisms including central nervous system sensitization theory, autonomic nervous system (ANS) dysfunction, and recently small fiber neuropathy. (iasp-pain.org)
  • It is caused by a dysfunction that affects the central nervous system, such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, or spinal cord injuries. (progressivepain.com)
  • It is thought by neurologists and pain specialists to be caused by dysfunction in the central nervous system as wells as the muscles and connective tissue, and rheumatologists' class it as central sensitization. (magnetamerica.com)
  • Typical indications include leukemia, myelodysplasia, aplastic anemia, solid tumors, congenital or acquired/medication-induced platelet dysfunction, central nervous system trauma, and patients undergoing extracorporeal membrane oxygenation or cardiopulmonary bypass may also need platelet transfusion. (medscape.com)
  • Meanwhile, the autonomic nervous system stimulates the suprarenal medulla to secrete hormones such as epinephrine into the bloodstream. (medscape.com)
  • Central sensitization alters how the body responds to pain and may lead to people continually experiencing pain even after an injury has healed. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • These observations are consistent with the likelihood of a neuropathic component of OA that elicits ongoing, NSAID-resistant pain and central sensitization that is mediated, in part, by descending modulatory mechanisms. (nih.gov)
  • It is not licensed for use for pain in dogs but contributes to pain relief by reducing the development of sensitisation to pain in the central nervous system (e.g. brain and spinal cord). (vetspecialists.co.uk)
  • Although the condition is diagnosed based on self-reported muscular pain, recent evidence points to the source of the pain as originating from the nervous system, via the process of central sensitization-the abnormal amplification of pain signals in the spinal cord. (amtamassage.org)
  • When the spinal cord increases the pain signals, your central nervous system understands them as incredibly intense and painful. (progressivepain.com)
  • nociceptive inputs from these MTrPs may be linked to central sensitization. (medscape.com)
  • An increased response to stimulation that is mediated by amplification of signaling in the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM (CNS). (bvsalud.org)
  • May cause central nervous system depression or effects. (nationaldiagnostics.com)
  • Flash Point: deg C. Flammable liquid and cause central nervous system depression. (pdf4pro.com)
  • The mononitrophenols were moderately toxic to animals, causing initial stimulation and subsequent depression of the respiratory and central nervous systems. (cdc.gov)
  • Dazomet may negatively affect muscle health, the respiratory tract, and the central nervous system. (naturalpedia.com)
  • The two mainstreams of cells that build up the central nervous system are neurons and glia, the latter of which for quite a long time are supposed to act as the background of the former, supporting, nourishing and protecting the neurons [ 1 ]. (degruyter.com)
  • CIII neurons function via a high-low threshold detection system, whereby high levels of CIII activation (and strong Ca 2+ transients) are associated with CT, and low levels of activation (and relatively modest Ca 2+ transients) with touch behaviors. (elifesciences.org)
  • As a component of the human immune and inflammatory response system, pain is experienced when sensory signals are transmitted to the nervous system to cause a motor reaction toward harmful stimuli [ 2 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Probably the most controversial threshold is for the clinically stable patient with an intact vascular system and normal platelet function. (medscape.com)
  • carried in the bloodstream, affects the autonomous nervous system, which controls functions such as the heart rate, dilation of the pupils, and secretion of sweat and saliva. (fibromyalgia-associationuk.org)
  • This, in turn, affects the excitability of the nervous system. (medscape.com)
  • Pain at rest is the key factor of the clinical characteristics of this disorder and probably occurs due to the sensitization of the muscle nociceptors by algogenic substances released in the neurogenic inflammatory process 4 . (bvsalud.org)
  • 3 Universidade de SĂŁo Paulo, Faculdade de Filosofia CiĂŞncias in clinical parameters suggestive of central sensitization e Letras de RibeirĂŁo Preto, RibeirĂŁo Preto, SP, Brazil. (bvsalud.org)
  • Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and bladder pain syndrome/interstitial cystitis (BPS/IC) are comorbid visceral pain disorders seen commonly in women with unknown etiology and limited treatment options and can involve visceral organ cross-sensitization. (aspetjournals.org)
  • These conditions like fibromyalgia, irritable bowel, and headache have taught us about this third mechanism of pain, which is being called nociplastic pain and used to be called central sensitization, where the pain is really coming from the central nervous system rather than from the region of the body in which the person is experiencing pain. (medscape.com)
  • ANS) Part of the nervous system that involuntarily controls the body's internal environment, e.g. the muscle of the heart. (fibromyalgia-associationuk.org)
  • Naturopathic medicine is a holistic system of healthcare that emphasizes the body's ability to heal itself and addresses the root causes of disease. (naturaltherapycenter.com)
  • In three rodent models, we employed a monoclonal anti-CGRP F(ab') 2 to investigate the hypothesis that visceral organ cross-sensitization is mediated by abnormal CGRP signaling. (aspetjournals.org)
  • Inhalation: Inhalation of high concentrations may cause central nervous system effects characterized by nausea, headache, dizziness, unconsciousness and coma. (pdf4pro.com)
  • Lack of sleep, in fact, could lead to a phenomenon called central nervous system sensitization. (jointhealthmagazine.com)
  • Over time, exposure to significant pain can cause changes to the central nervous system that make the body become more sensitive to even slight touch-a phenomenon known as central sensitization. (spine-health.com)
  • Treating Discogenic Pain by Reducing Dorsal Root Ganglion Cell Sensitization using the COX-2 Inhibitor Celecoxib - An in vitro Study with Inflammatory Cytokine Treated Annulus Fibrosus Cells. (aofoundation.org)
  • The administration of TNF- α and interleukins IL-1 β , IL-8, IL-12, IL-15, and IL-18 in rodents via intradermal route has been shown to produce a heightened and prolonged mechanical sensitization and hypernociception [ 5 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • A secondary goal of this pilot study was to see whether it was possible to measure improvement in localized areas of pain in conditions that result in widespread pain and central sensitization-conditions that include fibromyalgia, low back pain and temporomandibular disorder. (amtamassage.org)
  • Objetivo: analisar parâmetros clĂ­nicos sugestivos de sensibilização central em mulheres com disfunção temporomandibular dolorosa crĂ´nica antes e apĂłs uma intervenção baseada em mindfulness . (bvsalud.org)
  • Background: Withdrawal is believed to play a central role in the brain disease model of addiction. (bvsalud.org)
  • May cause painful sensitization to light. (pdf4pro.com)
  • The mechanism of medication overuse headache is thought to include sensitization of the central nervous system similar to what occurs in migraine. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The endocrine system-the other communication system in the body-is made up of endocrine glands that produce hormones, chemical substances released into the bloodstream to guide processes such as metabolism, growth, and sexual development. (medscape.com)
  • Not only are patients who suffer from central sensitization extremely sensitive to things that should hurt, but ordinary things like a simple touch or slight pressure can be excruciating. (progressivepain.com)
  • Pain that typical patients may describe as a two on a numeric pain scale (1-10 level of pain) may feel like an 8 or a 9 for patients that have central sensitization. (progressivepain.com)
  • Similar to central sensitization, central pain syndrome is heightened by light touch. (progressivepain.com)
  • The GHS is an acronym for The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals. (whatsinproducts.com)
  • The GHS is a system for standardizing and harmonizing the classification and labelling of chemicals. (whatsinproducts.com)
  • Chemicals are associated with codes that define their health, physical and environmental hazards.This universal hazard communication system was developed to ensure that employers, employees and consumers are provided with adequate, practical, reliable and comprehensible information on the hazards of chemicals, so that they can take effective preventive and protective measure for their own health and safety. (whatsinproducts.com)
  • With the advent of improved tools to examine the astrocytes, which have been believed to play a supportive role in the central nervous system (CNS) for years, their participation in the operation of the CNS and drug addiction was unveiled. (degruyter.com)
  • A central tenet of controlling AMR is antibiotic drug stewardship, which seeks to limit inappropriate antibiotic drug usage by avoiding unnecessary prescribing, including discontinuing antibiotic therapy if it is not required. (cdc.gov)
  • How can we progress individuals with such sensitive nervous systems or crippling fear of movement? (ptproductsonline.com)
  • Fibromyalgia is recognized as one of many central pain-related syndromes that are common in the general population. (medscape.com)
  • Our findings suggest that central sensitization and neuropathic features contribute to NSAID-resistant ongoing OA joint pain. (nih.gov)