World Day Against Pain

According to statistics, every fifth inhabitant of the Earth overcomes moderate or severe pain every day Because of this, people cannot lead a normal life Patients of doctors experiencing chronic pain suffer from disturbances in sleep and wakefulness, depression, lack of appetite, and the inability to do what they love and pay attention to loved ones Obtaining pain medications is a vital necessity for those diagnosed with physical ailments of varying severity However, not all people have the opportunity to purchase or receive medications Painkillers are often unavailable to citizens of developing countries and residents of countries where legislation strictly regulates the circulation of potent medications International organizations have drawn attention to this fact Therefore, October 11 is celebrated as World Pain Day Lectures, seminars, round tables and other events are held to draw the attention of public organizations, medical institutions and health care authorities to this global problem Physical suffering and emotional reactions to painful sensations in organs and various parts of the body make life unbearable for people with chronic diseases This category includes oncology patients and HIV-infected patients, victims of car accidents and man-made disasters, and children born with genetic abnormalities Taking painkillers is an integral part of their lives Therefore, such people should have access to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), strong opioids, non-narcotic analgesics and other drugs The world community first celebrated Global Day Against Pain in 2004 on the initiative of WHO and the International Association for the Study of Pain 4 years before this event, representatives of the organization came up with an important initiative, formalizing it in the form of a declaration The association proposed that alleviation of the suffering people experience from pain should be included in the list of fundamental human rights Her initiative was supported by WHO The first step towards attracting public attention to this problem was the holding of the European Week Against Pain in 2004 The international association, which consists of doctors, scientists and medical professionals from 95 countries, was founded in 1973 Over the years of its existence, many studies have been conducted on acute and chronic, ie pain lasting more than 3 months Patients turn to doctors for treatment, but in most cases it has no effect International experts have come to the conclusion that about 20% of the planet's inhabitants suffer from painful sensations in the body that last for months, of which 10% are unable to cope with the problem on their own These people should have access to painkillers regardless of their standard of living, social status or severity of their condition Chronic pain is accompanied by arthrosis of the intervertebral joints, disc herniations and other degenerative diseases of the spine Patients of doctors with these and other pathologies over time cease to be a full-fledged part of society: they are deprived of their usual circle of friends, lose their jobs or switch to less paid ones, and suffer from breakdowns in relationships with loved ones Therefore, scientists insist that pain is a social problem People suffering from torment need not only medications, but also the help of psychologists and psychotherapists World Pain Day draws attention to these and other aspects of the problem of getting rid of pain, the availability of the opportunity to receive medical advice and medications