Pain specialist doctor in Delhi

 Dr. Amod Manocha Dr. Amod Manocha is the Head of Pain Management Services at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket. He is trained as a Pain Management Specialist and an Anaesthetist in the UK. He has over 13 years of work experience in the UK including working as a Chronic Pain Consultant in many UK hospitals. Dr. Manocha believes in multidisciplinary approach and providing evidence-based treatments at par with international standards. He is committed to providing quality care and believes in building long-term relationship with patients based on honest communication and keeping their interests foremost. Professional Qualifications Fellow of Faculty of Pain Medicine, Royal College of Anaesthetists (FFPMRCA) Royal College of Anaesthetists, London. Fellow of Royal College of Anaesthetists (FRCA) Royal College of Anaesthetists, London. Post Graduate Diploma in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (PGD MSK US) University of East London, UK. Post Graduate Diploma in Rheumatology University of Sou...

 Best Back Pain Doctor in Delhi  In simple words,  low back pain  can be defined as pain experienced in the bottom region of spine (between lower margins of ribs and the gluteal folds). It may remain localised to back or radiate to the legs. Sciatica  is a term used for pain radiating down from the lower spine to the legs. Most common cause of sciatica is irritation or compression of the nerves as they exit the spine on their way to the legs. It may be accompanied by numbness, tingling and weakness in the distribution of the affected nerve. Globally low back pain (LBP) is one of the leading causes of disability. LBP is an important cause of limitation of activities, absence from work with resultant economic implications. In industrialised countries lifetime prevalence of non-specific low back pain is estimated at 60–70%.Despite the high incidence and intensive research into this area, pain generators are not easy to identify and the diagnosis  Nonspecific L...

Pain in cancer may arise due to many reasons and is often the presenting complaint leading to the diagnosis of cancer. It may be Related to cancer itself or its spread to other body parts A late presentation due to side effect of treatments such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery A result of extra stress placed on other body parts for example shoulder pain due to using of a stick for walking A totally unrelated coincidental problem such as arthritis Pain can be of differentiated into  background pain  (which is always present in the background and is managed with regular medications) and  breakthrough pain  (pain which breaks through your regular pain relief). Breakthrough pain may occur unprovoked or may be triggered by external or internal factors. In cancer patients different types of pain may coexist. It is not just limited to pain arising from inflammation and tissue damage for example cancer of pancreas spreading to neighbouring organs and nerves leadin...

Neuropathic or nerve pain  arises as a result to damage or improper functioning of the nerves/nervous system. It presents as poorly localised burning, shooting or electric shock like pain with altered sensitivity in the affected area. Sudden increase in pain severity is commonly observed. Over the period of time sometimes skin changes, weakness and wasting of muscles can develop. The affected area may develop increased sensitivity perceiving non painful stimuli such as touch to be painful. Alternatively patient may report having pain in areas which feel numb. Some examples of  common conditions with neuropathic pain include Diabetic Neuropathy  where patients complain of a burning sensation most commonly in the sole of feet, worst at night time,. Infections such as  Post heretic neuralgia,  HIV Persistent post surgery pain or trauma involving nerve damage Drug induced neuropathy including that after chemotherapy/radiotherapy Cancer related neuropathy Post Amputa...