Pain Management: Tests & Diagnosis
Chronic Pain - Topic Overview
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Chronic Pain - Treatment Overview
01/20/09, HealthwiseTreating chronic pain can be challenging. Often the reason for the pain is not clear, and it may take several types or combinations of treatments before you find relief. When treatment is started, some people may have increased pain b
Neck Pain - Treatment Overview
08/21/08, HealthwiseTreatment for neck pain consists of reducing the pain with ice and medicine, improving neck movement and flexibility with exercises or physical therapy, and avoiding further neck injury by changing activities and body mechanics, such
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Nerve block for pain relief
10/30/07, HealthwiseA nerve block relieves pain by interrupting how pain signals are sent to your brain. It is done by injecting a substance, such as alcohol or phenol, into or around a nerve or into the spine.
Anticonvulsants for chronic pain
01/20/09, HealthwiseExperts do not know exactly how anticonvulsants work to reduce chronic pain. They may block the flow of pain signals from the central nervous system.
History and physical exam for low back pain
02/06/08, HealthwiseA thorough history to evaluate low back pain includes an assessment of:
Chronic Pain - Exams and Tests
01/20/09, HealthwiseMany exams and tests are used to evaluate chronic pain. The first assessment includes:
Papain-urea topical
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Should I use epidural anesthesia during childbirth?
12/05/07, HealthwiseEpidural anesthesia is considered the most effective and easily adjustable pain medication for childbirth.1 It can be used to partially or fully numb the lower body, either allowing you enough feeling to push with your contractions or
Neck Pain - Exams and Tests
08/21/08, HealthwiseNeck pain is usually evaluated with a medical history and physical examination. Your doctor will ask about your symptoms, injuries or illnesses, any previous treatment, and habits and activities that may be causing your neck pain. During
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About 50 percent of adults over 50 experience neck pain at some point.
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