Counterirritant
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title:
Counterirritant
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A counterirritant is a substance which creates irritation or mild inflammation in one location with the goal of lessening discomfort and/or inflammation in another location. This strategy falls into the more general category of counterstimulation. Topical counter-irritants are non-analgesic, non-anesthetic substances or treatments used to treat pain. Capsaicin, menthol, methyl salicylate, and camphor are examples of counterirritants. Heat and cold therapy and massage relieve pain by counterstimu
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Substance which creates inflammation in one area for reducing irritation in another body part
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Counterirritant
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2023-03-20T21:32:56Z
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