Holistic approach to treatment of intractable central neuropathic itch - 10/08/11
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Central neuropathic itch can be a lifelong debilitating condition and treatment challenge. We report a patient with a traumatic brain injury with severe intractable pruritus who failed extensive pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatment but responded to a holistic approach using healing touch. We discuss the complexity of this type of neuropathic itch and present a holistic approach as an adjunct to therapy in reducing itch intensity. This case presentation along with the literature discussed suggests a therapeutic strategy for the management of complicated central neuropathic itch.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Key words : central neuropathic itch, generalized pruritus, holistic medicine, neuropathic itch, pruritus treatment
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Vol 64 - N° 5
P. 955-959 - mai 2011 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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