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Pain is a feeling set off in the nervous system. Acute pain lets you know that you may be injured or have a problem you need to take care of. Chronic pain is different. The pain signals go on for weeks, months, or even years. The original cause may have been an injury or infection. There may be an ongoing cause of pain, such as arthritis or cancer. But in some cases there is no clear cause.

Problems that cause chronic pain include

Chronic pain usually cannot be cured. But treatments can help. They include medicines, acupuncture, electrical stimulation and surgery. Other treatments include psychotherapy, relaxation and meditation therapy, biofeedback, and behavior modification.

NIH: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

Symptoms of Chronic Pain

The following features are indicative of Chronic Pain:
  • any pain lasting more than 12 weeks
  • initial injury
  • illness
  • fatigue
  • sleep disturbance
  • decreased appetite
  • mood changes

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Common Causes of Chronic Pain

The following are the most common causes of Chronic Pain:
  • severe headache
  • migraine
  • low back pain
  • neck pain
  • knee pain
  • shoulder pain

Other Causes of Chronic Pain

The following are the less common causes of Chronic Pain:
  • finger pain
  • hip pain

Risk Factors for Chronic Pain

The following factors may increase the likelihood of Chronic Pain:
  • psychosocial factors associated with the injury

Prevention of Chronic Pain

Yes, it may be possible to prevent Chronic Pain. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
  • exercise regularly

Occurrence of Chronic Pain

Number of Cases

The following are the number of Chronic Pain cases seen each year worldwide:
  • Very common > 10 Million cases

Common Age Group

Chronic Pain can occur at any age.

Common Gender

Chronic Pain can occur in any gender.

Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Chronic Pain

The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Chronic Pain:
  • no particular tests to measure or location pain

Doctor for Diagnosis of Chronic Pain

Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Chronic Pain:
  • Anesthesiologist
  • Clinical psychologist
  • Physiotherapist
  • Occupational therapist
  • Physician assistant
  • Nurse practitioner

Complications of Chronic Pain if untreated

Yes, Chronic Pain causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Chronic Pain is left untreated:
  • can be fatal

Procedures for Treatment of Chronic Pain

The following procedures are used to treat Chronic Pain:
  • Surgery: To reduce disease related pain

Self-care for Chronic Pain

The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Chronic Pain:
  • Do rest: Helps relieving stress-induced pain

Alternative Medicine for Treatment of Chronic Pain

The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of Chronic Pain:
  • Do meditation: Helps in coping with pain
  • Do tai chi therapy: Helps in coping with pain
  • Use acupuncture therapy: Helps to relieve symptoms

Patient Support for Treatment of Chronic Pain

The following actions may help Chronic Pain patients:
  • Join Interdisciplinary Pain Program: Share the same beliefs and mission helps reducing pain
  • Pain rehabilitation centers: Helps managing pain

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Last updated date

This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
This page provides information for Chronic Pain.

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