Opioid-Induced Hyperalgesia: A Comprehensive Overview
Opioid-Induced Hyperalgesia: A Comprehensive Overview Opioid-induced hyperalgesia (OIH) is a complex and often misunderstood phenomenon. It refers to a paradoxical increase in pain sensitivity that can develop in individuals taking opioids, even for legitimate pain management. Essentially, the very medications meant to alleviate pain can, in some cases, make it…