why cant we just remove the pain receptors from a person with chronic pain?
In: Biology
Why not amputate your head if you have a headache?
Cuz you need it for other things.
Pain indicates that your touch response and nervous system are intact. We have drugs that block the pain signals but they block other signals too.
Opioids are a good example. They stop pain but also slow smooth muscle contraction and induce respiratory depression. Overdo it and the person stops breathing. Overdo nerve treatments and you can cause nerve damage.
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