Spasmodic Pain: Causes, Mechanism, Types & Treatment Explained
Spasmodic Pain: Causes, Mechanism & Treatment Spasmodic Pain: Causes, Mechanism & Treatment Spasmodic pain is also known as smooth muscle pain or visceral pain. It occurs due to excessive contraction of smooth muscles, especially in hollow organs of the body. 📌 Introduction When smooth muscles of hollow visceral organs contract abnormally, they stimulate pain fibers and cause discomfort. This type of pain is commonly called colic . G.I. Colic: Stomach & intestine Renal Colic: Kidney Biliary Colic: Bile duct Ureteric Colic: Ureters Uterine Colic: Uterus 📍 Site of Occurrence Smooth muscles of hollow visceral organs. ⚡ Stimulus Mechanical in nature. ⚙️ Mechanism of Spasmodic Pain Mechanical stimulus activates parasympathetic nerves Increased release of Acetylcholine (ACh) ACh binds with M1 muscarinic receptors Leads to excessive smooth muscle contraction Results in spasm (colic) and pain Importan...