Contents


*by Marek Rózycki and Robert Tobias*


Preface

Pain is a distressing feeling often caused by intense or damaging stimuli. The International Association for the Study of Pain defines pain as "an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with, or resembling that associated with, actual or potential tissue damage." In medical diagnosis, pain is regarded as a symptom of an underlying condition. Pain is the most common reason for any individual to reach out for medical support. It is a major symptom in several medical conditions and can interfere with a person's quality of life and general functioning. As such, prevention and management of pain are of paramount

Pain is part of our lives; it makes us alert, and it is a "signal for danger." However, when pain extends far beyond the healing period, it becomes an independent medical entity known as chronic pain. This book brings new perspectives on pain, particularly the management of pain. It examines the pain from biochemical,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank the authors who have contributed so many wonderful chapters to this book. In addition, our heartfelt appreciation goes to IntechOpen and Author Service Manager Ms. Sandra Maljavac, who supported us

This book will be of value to academics conducting pain research in all its complexity, as it contains updated and current content. We have no doubt that readers will find these fresh points of view insightful and astute in moving forward the existing

Australian College of Business and Technology – Kandy Campus,

**Dr. Viduranga Waisundara**

Faculty of Food Technology,

University Hospital Osijek,

Sri Lanka

Croatia

Croatia

**Dr. Ines Banjari** Associate Professor,

University of Osijek,

**Dr. Jelena Balkic**

importance in remedying any disease.

pharmaceutical, and clinical angles.

knowledge on pain.

throughout the creation and publication of this volume.
