Pain management

It is not a disease, it is a symptom. Pain is an unpleasant feeling (physical or mental). The experience is different in everyone's case. The pain can be aching, throbbing, pricking, dull, or sharp. Acute pain lasts less than 2 weeks but chronic pain lasts at least for 3 months.

Causes:

• Illness
• Injury
• It is a protective signal that prevents from further hurt in the effected area.

Treatment:

• A hot or cold pack may help ease pain.
• Relaxing the body definitely helps.
• Pain killers help to ease the pain.
• Call the doctor if the pain is recurring.

Facts:

The longer the pain is not treated, the longer it will take to treat.

Compiled by: Indrajit Sinha; Last updated: 08.11.07 © Medhospital Foundation

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