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A surgically implanted pain pump is a device that helps control long-term (chronic) pain … is a bundle of nerves that carry signals, including pain, between your body and your brain …
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Abdominal pain has many possible causes … Some aren't serious and get better on their own in … If your pain continues or gets worse, you need to be rechecked and may need more tests to …
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Pelvic pain, or pain in the lower belly, can have many causes … Often pelvic pain is not serious and gets better in a few days …
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with the bones, muscles, nerves, ligaments, and tendons in the body can cause pain … This is called musculoskeletal pain … This type of pain can have many different causes …
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Pain in Children Learning about assessing pain in children Pain can happen for so many different reasons …
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Pain that starts quickly and lasts for a short time is called acute pain … Examples include pain from an injury or childbirth and pain right after surgery …
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But when the pain is severe, it's important to work with your doctor to manage it … It's also important to be aware of a few facts about pain and pain medicine …
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Pelvic pain, or pain in the lower belly, can have many causes … Often pelvic pain is not serious and gets better in a few days …
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Low back pain is pain that can occur anywhere below the ribs and above the legs … This is new pain that can last a few days to a few weeks—at the most a few months …
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A pain management plan spells out ways you can deal with your pain at home … You and your care team will create … This may include how you can expect your pain and function to improve …
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Cancer pain may be caused by the cancer or by the treatments and tests used … The pain may make it hard for you to do your normal activities, such as sleeping or eating …
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Here are some examples of typical rehabilitation exercises for your condition … Ease off the exercise if you start to have pain … Your doctor or physiotherapist will tell you when you …
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But having cancer does not mean that you have to live with pain … Getting your pain under control is an important part of cancer treatment …
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Many things can cause leg pain … Too much exercise or overuse can cause a muscle cramp (or charley horse … You can get leg cramps from not eating a balanced diet that has enough …
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Almost all sports or home repair projects can cause a misstep that ends up as foot pain … Normal wear and tear, especially as you get older, also can cause foot pain …
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In most cases, there isn't a clear cause for back pain … It may be related to problems with muscles and ligaments of the back … It may also be related to problems with the nerves, discs …
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In most cases, there isn't a clear cause for back pain … It may be related to problems with muscles and ligaments of the back … It may also be related to problems with the nerves, discs …
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A pain management plan helps you find ways to control pain with side effects you can live with … Some diseases and injuries can cause pain that lasts a long time …
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Hip pain may be caused by many things, including overuse, a fall, or a twisting movement … Another cause of hip pain is arthritis … The pain may come and go or may be constant …
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An MRI is a test that uses a magnetic field and pulses of radio wave energy to make pictures of your spine … MRI stands for "magnetic resonance imaging … For this test, your body is …
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Chest pain is not always a sign that something is wrong with your heart or that you have … The doctor thinks your chest pain is caused by strained muscles or ligaments, inflamed …
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Injuries are a common cause of knee problems … Pain, bruising, or swelling may be severe, and may start within minutes of the injury … Overuse is another cause of knee pain
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You may wonder if it's growing pains … Many people call it "growing pains" when children have pain during their growth years … But the pain is not caused by the child's growth …
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Pain in the testicles can be caused by many things … These include an injury to your testicles, an infection, and testicular torsion … Pain caused by an injury usually goes away quickly …
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wrestling, and home repair projects are examples of activities that can lead to arm pain … Everyday wear and tear, especially as you get older, can cause arm pain …
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The cause of vulvar pain is not always clear, but it may include inflamed nerves … You may have pain just in the vulva, or it may reach to the rectal area or legs …
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A common cause of anal pain is a tear in the lining of the lower rectum (anal fissure … This type of anal pain usually goes away when the problem clears up. Injury during anal …
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Intravenous (I.V.) medicines may be used in childbirth to help with pain during labour … They also may help you relax … They include opioids and other medicines … You may get one or more …
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When you go to a medical facility in pain, you may get a strong medicine called an opioid … While these medicines help relieve pain, they also have side effects
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When you have pain, you may not be able to sleep … A pain diary is a written record that helps you keep track of when you have pain, how bad it is, and whether your treatment is …
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