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• Twilight sleep
  '''Twilight Sleep''' '''Twilight sleep''' (''pronunciation: twi·​light sleep'') is a term that originated in the early 20th century to describe a state
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• Sedatives
  ...drugs that have a calming effect; used to treat anxiety and pain, bring on sleep, and help relax a person before surgery ...drugs that have a calming effect; used to treat anxiety and pain, bring on sleep, and help relax a person before surgery<br>{{glossary headings}}<br>[[Categ
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• Diary
  === Pain Diary === ...document levels of pain over time. This can be useful in managing chronic pain conditions, such as [[Fibromyalgia]] or [[Chronic Fatigue Syndrome]].
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• NSAID
  ...NREM sleep, a person falls asleep and then moves from light sleep to deep sleep.  ...- {{Pronunciation}} A drug that works differently than a steroid to reduce pain, redness, swelling, and fever in the body. Some NSAIDs can also help preven
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• Sleeplessness
  ...sness''' (pronunciation: /ˈsliːpləsnəs/), also known as [[insomnia]], is a sleep disorder characterized by persistent difficulty falling asleep or staying a ...glish ''slæp'' (sleep) and ''-leas'' (without), literally meaning "without sleep".
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• Headache
  ...ort in the head, scalp, or neck. It is one of the most common locations of pain in the body and has many causes. ...headache" is derived from the Old English words "heafod" (head) and "ake" (pain).
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• Ketalar
  ...ep in patients undergoing surgery. It is also being studied to treat nerve pain caused by chemotherapy.  ...n caused by chemotherapy. Ketalar blocks pathways to the brain involved in pain perception. It's kind of like general anesthesia. Also called ketamine hydr
  738 bytes (107 words) - 02:57, 12 January 2023
• Vijayalekshmi Nair 1154741932
  |Primary_specialty=Sleep Medicine |Secondary_specialties=Pain Management
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• Anaesthetic
  ...c''' (pronounced: /ˌænɪsˈθɛtɪk/) is a drug used to induce insensitivity to pain, often used to facilitate medical procedures. The term is derived from the ...ody. This allows minor surgical procedures to be performed without causing pain to the patient.
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• Ketamine hydrochloride
  ...ndergoing surgery to induce sleep. It is also being studied to treat nerve pain caused by chemotherapy.  ...motherapy. Ketamine hydrochloride blocks pathways to the brain involved in pain perception. It's kind of like general anesthesia. Also called Ketalar {{dic
  815 bytes (112 words) - 02:01, 12 January 2023
• Ramelteon
  ...orks by affecting certain substances in your body that help regulate your "sleep-wake cycle." ...] that is associated with having trouble falling asleep. Unlike some other sleep medications, ramelteon is not known to be habit-forming.
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• Sleeping positions
  ...on can have significant impacts on [[health]], comfort, and the quality of sleep. ...the English words "sleep", which comes from the Old English ''slēpan'' (to sleep), and "position", which originates from the Latin ''positio'' (placement).
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• Drowsiness
  ...aʊzɪnəs/), also known as '''somnolence''', is a state of strong desire for sleep, or sleeping for unusually long periods. It has distinct synonyms such as s ...a variety of factors including [[insufficient sleep]], [[chronic pain]], [[sleep disorders]], [[medications]], and [[medical conditions]] such as [[anemia]]
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• Brief Pain Inventory
  == Brief Pain Inventory == ...of pain on daily functions. The BPI is widely recognized in the field of [[pain management]] and [[palliative care]].
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• Post-exertional malaise
  ...at may include extreme fatigue, pain, cognitive difficulties, unrefreshing sleep, and flu-like symptoms. These symptoms are often triggered by physical or m ...mptoms including severe fatigue, post-exertional malaise, and unrefreshing sleep.
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• Somnoplasty
  ...eep disorders]]. The term is derived from the Latin words "somnus" meaning sleep, and "plasty" meaning molding or forming. ..., [[soft palate]], and [[tongue]]. This can help to reduce the symptoms of sleep apnea and snoring by improving airflow through the upper airway.
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• Kipper
  ...dures where the patient is required to be in a state of unconsciousness or sleep. ...r medical purposes. It may include analgesia (relief from or prevention of pain), paralysis (muscle relaxation), amnesia (loss of memory), or unconsciousne
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• Insomniac
  ...a term used to describe a person who suffers from [[Insomnia|insomnia]], a sleep disorder characterized by persistent difficulty in falling asleep or stayin ...rly and not being able to fall back asleep, or not feeling refreshed after sleep. Insomnia can be a standalone condition, but it is often a symptom of anoth
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• Amplified musculoskeletal pain syndrome
  ...to the physical findings and is often widespread throughout the body. The pain is often described as deep, aching, and burning. Pain: /peɪn/
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• Pethidine
  ...or anesthesia and as a preoperative medication to counteract postoperative pain. ...and "idine" (pertaining to), referring to the drug's ability to alleviate pain.
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