Shafaqna English- A new study suggests that breast cancer patients with low vitamin D levels may experience significantly more pain after mastectomy surgery and require higher doses of opioid medication during recovery.
Researchers found that patients with vitamin D deficiency were three times more likely to report moderate to severe postoperative pain and used substantially more tramadol compared with those who had normal vitamin D levels. They also experienced more nausea after surgery.
While the study does not prove a direct cause, scientists say vitamin D’s role in regulating inflammation and immune responses may influence how the body processes pain. The findings suggest that vitamin D supplementation before surgery could offer a simple way to improve recovery and reduce opioid use.
Source: Siencedaily