Pain Management

  Every person experiences pain at one time or another. Pain may be related to an injury, a surgical procedure, or a medical problem. Pain can come from an illness m can be the result of a combination of factors. Each person experiences pain in an individual way Different kinds of pain may cause a variety of pain-related problems.

There are many ways to treat pain. Treatment often depends on identifying the cause of the pain Sometimes simple therapies are not enough to treat cat persons with a difficult pain problem. For these patients, there are doctors who specialize in treatment of pain. These physicians may have backgrounds lit a variety of medical specialties.

TYPES OF PAIN?

Acute-injury, inflammation, surgery, childbirth

See your doctor if you experience a pain problem that is unusual for you. Early diagnosis and treatment of pain problems can lessen their effects on the body and the mind Because pain also has emotional effects, your doctor may suggest ways other than medications to help you manage your pain problem.

PAIN TREATMENTS

Fear of addiction to narcotic medications stops some persons from treating their pain adequately. Narcotic medications, when used properly under the supervision of your doctor, may be useful in treating severe pain, cancer pain, or difficult chronic pain problems.