Scicast

Physiology of Pain (SciCast #434) (2021x23)

Air date: Jun 04, 2021

Many diseases of the body cause pain. The ability to diagnose different diseases depends on the professional's knowledge of the various forms of pain. Pain is a protective mechanism of the body; it occurs whenever tissues are being damaged and causes the person to act to remove the painful stimulus. But what is pain? How do we feel pain? Can we be more tolerant? Is pain the same for everyone? How do painkillers work?