Meanings of strong analgesics in English

Risk factors were preoperative use of strong analgesics, unemployment, postoperative complications, and smoking.

Patients with chronic abdominal pain were defined as those using strong analgesics, diagnosed with chronic pain, or referred to a specialized pain clinic.

Conclusions: One in 10 patients undergoing RYGB surgery developed chronic abdominal pain requiring strong analgesics, and one in five suffered from severe abdominal pain.

Strong analgesics, namely opiates, are first-line therapy in alleviating cancer-related pain despite the severe side effects, including enhanced bone destruction with sustained administration.