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Pain
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 are the best insoles for metatarsal pain?
Metatarsalgia is the scientific name for ball of foot pain and it refers to pain and inflammation in the ball of your foot which I assume is what you're feeling. This pain is usually located at the base of your toes and people may experience sharp or shooting pain with bruising and inflammation. Insoles can be great, but I would recommend some soft padding under the foot to cushion the blow, try these specially designed metatarsal pads.
What does pain actually feel like?
This question is so broad because "pain" feels different to every person, although some types of pain are more characteristic of certain illnesses and disorders.
For example, everyone knows the pain of stubbing one's toe. It throbs. But the throbbing I feel might be very little, while your hurt toe may throb a lot.
Generally speaking, pain can be described in ANY of the following ways:
- soreness
- aching
- throbbing
- stabbing
- burning
- excruciating
- mild
- annoying
- searing
- debilitating
- severe
Doctors usually ask questions to get a person's description of the pain (Doc it feels like someone is stabbing me!), the quality of the pain (severe! mild), the location of the pain, and a rating of 1 to 10 with 10 being the most severe pain that person can imagine.
What external treatment can relieve the pain of mastitis?
Warm compresses applied to the affected breast can be soothing.
The gap between two of the vertebrae in the spine just between your shoulder blades has become narrowed, perhaps compressing on the spinal cord and causing pain/tingling sensation in your body (at a guess). There are signs of osteoarthritis in the vertebrae, as shown by areas of patchy whiteness where the bone has been damaged and regenerated and some abnormal bony spurs forming.
What is the lyrica drug for neuropathy?
It has analgesic, anticonvulsant, anxiolytic and sleep-modulating activities and is indicated for treatment of epilepsy and neuropathic pain. However, it should be noted that gabapentin is not PBS reimbursed for neuropathic pain.
How do you deal with stress caused by pain?
Work on getting rid of the pain. Take as deep a breath and as many as you can through the pain. If pain can be alleviated through warm baths, soak in a bath. Don't be a hero - take over-the counter pain meds if pain causes loss of sleep of inability to work. All of this while seeking professional medical help if condition is serious and not just a temporary muscle ache from over-use, for example.
What causes tearfullness after total knee replacement?
Hey, you have just been through a MAJOR surgery! You feel a loss for your old knee, even though it has worn out & we are lucky to have replacement surgery available.
Let's face it, this is a life change...the rehab is long & you feel tired after years of pain. Take it a day at a time. The first knee replacement I had, I cried the second night for about a half hour...really over the loss of my real knee. Take care, things do get better & one day you will be so thankful that you were able to have a new knee put in.
Blessings!
You could have sciatica. You should see a doctor for the correct diagnosis and treatment.
What causes pain in left rib cage area?
It could be many things; from a heart attack to a sprained shoulder. You should go and see a doctor about this.
How do i tell the Difference between back pain and kidney pain?
back pain (lumbar spine cause) has:
* a specific anamnesys;
* no changes in the blood and urine tests;
* positive SLR test (often);
* responds good to maniupulation (often)
Latent pain is pain that comes after an exercise/movement. For example when you are exercising and doing so with tolerable pain it is termed okay because this can be normal. But when pain comes after the exercise, that is latent pain and it is not good!
Would you use marijuana for pain management on a head injury patient?
It really very much depends, as cannabis is plant, like any plant, fruit or vegatable. The quality and type varies, has diffrent tastes/effects etc.... Like apples, pears, fruit n veg. Its all about doing research into whats effective for the specific injury, is it a headache type one or physical damage, all sorts of things. Check out these sites for info - http://www.ukcia.org/medical/index.php
http://norml.org/index.cfm?Group_ID=3376
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They go strictly by YOUR responses to the meds, how much you complain and your reactions to the meds.
If you need more - COMMUNICATE. When they increase/decrease the meds and after 2 days it is not enough - CALL THEM to tell them..... Waiting until the next visit informs them that the medication is adequate.
How can pain of swollen glands be relieved?
Acupressure can be used effectively to relieve pain caused by swollen glands. The patient can, by using the middle fingers, gently press the area between the jawbone and the ear for two minutes while breathing deeply.
How long does it take for your sunburns to go?
It depends on how large the burned skin surface is, and the severity of the burn.
1st Degree Burns, characterized by pain, redness and sometimes swelling, tend to fade within 5 to 7 days, with pain receding gradually over that time. Pain may yield to itching, dryness and peeling of the skin. Best treated with cooling, moisturizing gels containing Aloe. Avoid greasy, petrolatum based ointments.
2nd Degree Burns, are typically more painful, and may include blisters, are more severe and will take longer to heal. Avoid breaking blisters and putting dressings on those that have already burst.
Any burn that is larger than 25% percent of the body surface, involves the palmar surfaces of the hands, involves the plantar (bottom) surfaces of the feet or involves genitalia (as happens in nude sunbathing), should be seen immediatly by a doctor.
Quick Tip: Assess the size of a burn by using your hand. Count how many "hands" it would take to to cover all the burns on a patient, and multiply that number by 9. This will give you a good approximation of the total burned surface area. For ANYBODY with a BSA of 25% or greater, notify EMS and get the person treated immediately!
What pain killer comes from willow bark?
willow bark conatins a subsatance called salicin which is very similar to asprin, it has been used as a pain killing drink or chewed, however it only comes from certain types of willow and cannot be used for children under 16
What causes pain in left armpit that goes down inside of arm and has redness?
Deodorant, surprisingly. If your deodorant says "Antiperspirant" or "Contains Aluminum"..... that's bad. It causes cancer and other things. The brands without that are: Arm and Hammer Natural, and Toms. But most will say on the front if it is antiperspirant.
Is a toothache considered something that needs urgent care?
A toothache could mean the presence of an abcess that requires treatment with antibiotics. While urgent care may not be needed in an urgent treatment facility outside of a hospital, it would be wise to seek the help of a dentist as soon as possible.
Is it legal to take pain killers like oxycodone at work?
If your work does not require you to operate vehicles, heavy machinery, tools, etc., it probably is technically legal. However...
If you cause injury/bodily harm, you may be subject to various negligence charges at the criminal level, in that you knew you were taking a drug that impedes your ability to operate such things.
Also, most companies have restrictions on what drugs you can use in the workplace that are not laws but may apply just the same. The problem is that, while being out of control at work is obviously a bad idea, it's very hard for the workplace to restrict access to medication.
Difficult question.
