Internal Medicine, General Medicine Conference-IPSC 2026

Pain is a very frequent complaint in the practice of internal medicine, from musculoskeletal to neuropathic disorders. Internists take a holistic approach with a combination of pharmacologic treatment and physical, psychological, and lifestyle measures.

To manage the opioid epidemic, doctors promote safer pain treatment options like nerve blocks, physiotherapy, and cognitive behavior therapy. Through the incorporation of multidisciplinary approaches, internal medicine is improved both in functional outcomes and patient quality of life.