Challenges in Managing A Patient With Central Post-Stroke Pain

Authors

  • Mazatulfazura SF Salim Lecturer / Rehabilitation Medicine Specialist, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Muhammad Hafiz Hanafi Senior Lecturer / Rehabilitation Medicine Specialist, Rehabilitation Medicine unit, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
  • Tan Yew Chin Senior Lecturer / Neurosurgeon & Pain Specialist, Department of Neurosciences, School of Medical Sciences Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
  • Nur Karyatee Kassim Senior Lecturer/ Chemical Pathologist Basic Sciences Unit, School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
  • Mazlina Mazlan Associate Professor / Rehabilitation Medicine Specialist. Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 59100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v18i2.40717

Keywords:

Challenges in Managing

Abstract

Objective: This is a case illustration of the challenges in managing a patient with central post stroke pain secondary to right thalamic bleed. We describe in detail the events of this case management and the challenges that we had encountered. Method: We report a case of a 68-yearold lady who had right thalamic bleed secondary to hypertensive crisis in 2015 and was further complicated with central post stroke pain over the hemiparetic side. In our report, we describe in detail the challenges in managing the patient to improve her function to achieve a better quality of life.

Conclusion: This article illustrates the importance of a multidisciplinary approach and knowledge of various methods in managing a patient with central post stroke pain.

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Published

2019-03-25

How to Cite

Salim, M. S., Hanafi, M. H., Chin, T. Y., Kassim, N. K., & Mazlan, M. (2019). Challenges in Managing A Patient With Central Post-Stroke Pain. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science, 18(2), 416–418. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v18i2.40717

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 2 (2019)

Section

Case Reports

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