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Physical pain is a part of life. We all experience it, whether a scrape on the knee or a broken bone, receptors in our bodies sent pain signals all the way from our extremities to our brains. Here you might ask and answer questions about unexplained pain, what it could mean, and what to do about it.

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What wrong when you have a sharp pain in your right leg?

Cramping can be caused by any number of things. If it's right after you did some vigorous exercise, it can be a simple muscle strain. Some causes, like electrolyte imbalances and many neurological or metabolic diseases, would probably affect all muscles, not just one leg. There are rare exceptions, though.

Other things that can cause cramping-type pain in a leg include (but are not limited to)

- nerve problems (radiculopathy) originating in the back or lower down, like a nerve root that is getting leaned on (impinged) by a nearby structure

- neurological claudication, which is caused by narrowing of the space for the spinal cord (spinal stenosis), often relieved by leaning forward (as when pushing on a shopping cart)

- arterial claudication, caused by decreased blood flow to the leg, from blockage in an artery, often relieved by rest

- bone diseases in the leg may present with pain

If your leg gets worse over time, or if it doesn't get better with rest and over-the-counter remedies like nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) like aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen, you should see your health care practitioner (nurse practitioner, MD, DO) for an opinion.

How can you relieve tailbone pain?

Injuries to the coccyx rarely require a visit to the emergency department.

* Avoid sitting down for longer periods of time. When seated, sit on hard surfaces and alternate sitting on each side of the buttocks. Also, lean forward and direct your weight away from the tailbone.

* For traumatic injuries, apply ice to the tailbone area for 15-20 minutes, four times a day, for the first few days after the injury.

* You can purchase a "doughnut" cushion or pillow to sit on. This cushion has a hole in the middle of it to prevent the tailbone from contacting the flat surface.

* Eat foods high in fibre to soften stools and avoid constipation.

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Are unopened flower buds of a clove tree used to dull the pain of a toothache?

It won't heal or cure a tooth problem, but biting on a whole clove can reduce the pain temporarily.

What is the meaning of pain management?

Formal Pain Management is a program administered by a Pain Doctor or Pain Clinic, in which the patient voluntarily enters into a contract with the them. It's normally suggested where long term need for stronger pain medication (opiates) are required for moderate to severe chronic pain.

Typical contracts have the patient agree to only use one pharmacy, not "doctor shop" for painkillers, maintain a diary of pain experienced, visit the doctor or clinic at regular intervals, and usually for new patients enroll in counseling. The reason for counseling is the with chronic pain, depression is inevitable, and early counseling helps the patient cope with the cultural, medical and family issues that come with long term chronic pain.

For those of us with such problems, formal pain programs aren't as much of a big deal as it may seem. The program structure protects both doctor and patient from those who abuse the system, making it difficult for those who need real pain control.

I myself am in my 11th year of formal pain management, and it's just a part of life. While inconvenient at times, the alternative is excruciating pain with few options.

It's important that you find the right pain management program - there are too many regular doctors or specialists in other fields trying to cash in on the Pain Mgt. field. Stay away from Osteopaths, Anesthesiologists, Orthopedists, etc. who claim to be "Pain Specialists". Real Pain doctors have special training and certification in Pain Management and multiple Pain Control methods, not just drugs. Chiro, Accupressure, Accupuncture, Homeopathic, all are tools in a real pain doctor's kit.

You can find out more about Pain Management at the American Pain Foundation Website: http://www.painfoundation.org

Could the pain in the upper right side of your rib cage be a fractured rib?

Could be - feel along the circumference of the rib if you are able to see if it gets more tender anywhere - it is hard to miss if you broke a rib - it is very painful to lie on or breathe. But it could also be other things related to lungs, etc - worth getting checked out.

Why do guys feel pain when the testis is hit by a kick.?

Because your balls are soft and your dick is big.

Chest pain and shortness of breath?

it could either be a heart attack or a stroke, you should get serious help immediately, like going to the doctor or hospital.

What is the best thing to say to get pain meds?

Its not so much what you say. Guidelines on narcotic painkiller prescibing has been titened over the past 12 months. A full physical workup is required and often most doctors wont prescribe them unless you have had an injury that they treat or a referral from another doctor.

You leaned over a railing on your right side and 2 days later your rib cage started hurting?

Most likely, you have a muscle strain or contusion. However, if the leaning over was at all traumatic, there is a possibility that you have one or more rib fractures. You should be evaluated for rib fracture, particularly if you are having difficulty breathing or if you develop fever or chills.

What is the definition of pain?

Pain can either be phyical or mental. It is characterized by physcial or mental discomfort or suffering. Typically it can be caused by injury or illness.
physical suffering caused by an injury

What is the best pain relief for shingles?

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Is there a cure for shoulder pain?

If you have an emergency medical technician certification then you are qualified to work in the medical field. You will be able to assist in emergency medical situations and get people to the hospital for treatment.

Nausea dizziness stomach pain?

Well, for starters, if you have a problem with the heat, than you can have some sort of disorder. For me all last summer I dreaded going outside and I would pass out and I got the worst cramps imaginable (I'm a 14 year old boy by the way) and just recently I went to the hospital for a procedure and they said I have a very serious disease called "crohns disease" with the same symptoms u have. It's also common among young people so, if I were you just look up your symptoms on google.

What helps period pain?

A little exercise, even just walking. Sometimes heat helps. Hot water bottle/heating pad/bath etc. If you don't have acsess to those get a clean sock, put rice in it (not instant rice) , and heat it up for 1-5 minutes, then place on area of pain. Talk to your doctor. They will give you medication/pain killers that work. One pain killer that really helps is Naproxen. Make sure you arent allergic to it and if you're under 14 to eat it with a meal (toast, hot dog, oatmeal, pizza pop, Mac n cheese, etc.) you can't take this medication if you're under 12 years old. So be careful. If you're experiencing really bad cramps more than one week of your period you can ask your doctor to go on birth control pills. They can really help. Eat foods with lots of calcium, like green vegetables and milk and cheese. Chocolate helps too, so does ice cream. Try to avoid caffeine and tobacco. Surprisingly, having an orgasm can also help ease the cramping pain so if it seems messy I suggest having it in the shower. You might want to do it yourself as it could be embarresing to bleed on your boyfriend/fiance/husband. Advil and simple pain killers on the rack can help for a short period of time. Sitting down and croutching down can mildly help for mild cases. Try to keep your mind pre-occupied and watch tv or play a video game so you're not focusing on the cramps. Get lots of fresh air. :) hope this helped.

Pains in arms and legs?

First of all, if all regular blood examinations are normal and the pain did not came on very acute [ within a day or so] and there is no logical explanation for these pains [overdoing things] then check blood levels of 25[OH]D which is vitamin D and also levels of vitamin B12.

What should you do about severe pain in your ankle?

There's no need to be "worried" per se, however it would be best to see your GP/family doctor, just in case anything else is going on with the foot. Since it is 3 weeks since the original injury, and it has not quite "healed" yet, it would be perfectly justified to see a doctor.

However if you had done something to the foot, after you thought the original injury had healed (say, "played football the day before, then your foot swelled up and was painful"), you probably just need to rest the foot for quite a while longer.

How old do you have to be in Florida to get your lip pierced?

Reach out and grab that phone book! Listed under "body piercing" or "tattoos" (some shops do both) give the listed shops a call and ask about the magic questions. Age limits, Piercing prices,Parental consent. These shops are licensed and inspected and with that they must comply to the regulations for your area as set forth by the city licensing department and the regional health inspection branch.

Can you pierce both your left and right cartilages at the same time?

of course you can i wouldn't recommend doing it at the same time considering it stays sore longer than a regular ear piercing though

Why sharp pain behind knee?

Sharp pain behind the knee can be caused by different things and more information is needed before this can be answered. If it is a sharp pain it may be from either a small muscle called the popliteal or it can be from an injury to the posterior cruciate ligament.

What is the best medication for neuropathy?

Some types of neuropathy are treated in a partially successful manner with medications such as Neurontin, Lyrica and Cymbalta, among many others. Consult a physician for any particular case and presentation of symptoms.

What is a dull pain called?

Do you mean "to dull your pain" or do you mean "I have a dull pain in my arm"?

"I have a dull pain in my arm" means that the pain is like an ache. A sharp pain almost feels like a stab of pain through a part or parts of your body. It could also mean that your pain has faded.

"to dull your pain" Could mean to distract you from your pain or take medicine such as pain killers to make the pain less noticible to you.

What is joint pain a sign of?

Joint pain has many causes, including physical injury, arthritis, and gout. Gout involves crystallization of uric acid and usually causes swollen joints, especially in the big toes. Arthritis is inflammation of the joints and can be further classified into osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and other forms.

Sharp shooting pain in the lower left side of the back?

See your doc. This could be a sign of appendicites.

Also, a pulled muscle.

It's no appendicitis.. you appendix is in the lower right abdomen... It may be a kidney infection..

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