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Written By: Admin | Published : December 22, 2012 9:02 AM IST
Ever wondered why some people make a big fuss about aches and pains all the time while the others don't? Well, research now indicates that it may all be in the genes. People who feel lesser pain may have a particular set of genes that work together to regulate pain, according to a study published in the journal PLOS Genetics. This new finding may ultimately help researchers understand chronic pain better and may lead to remedies for the same. Considering the fact that the current medications for pain often lead to side effects and may not be completely efficient, people with chronic pain may soon have reason to rejoice!
The other finding is that people who complain of pain in their day-to-day life are more likely to develop chronic pain lasting for more than six months.
The study led by King`s College London adds to growing evidence that particular genes are involved in chronic pain and highlights this pathway as a potential target for more effective pain relief treatments for patients. To identify pain sensitivity levels, 2,500 volunteers were asked to press a button when a heat sensor on their arm became too painful for them. The researchers then analysed the DNA of 200 of the most and least pain sensitive people. The results showed different patterns of genetic variants in each group. The pain sensitive people had less variation in their DNA than those who were pain insensitive.
Considering how many people suffer from chronic pain leading to decrease in productivity, absenteeism and quality of life, we are pretty excited at the prospects of a possible remedy for it. What about you?
