Chronic Pain

Risk factors are things that increase your chances of getting a certain condition or disease. Risk factors for pelvic pain that becomes chronic include: Pregnancy and childbirth that put stress on the back and pelvis, such as delivery of a large baby, a... Full Answer

Female pelvic pain symptoms can include: Pain that ranges from mild to severe. Pain that ranges from dull to sharp. Severe cramping during periods. Heavy or irregular vaginal bleeding. Pain during sex. Pain when you urinate or have a bowel... Full Answer

It can sometimes be hard to know how long pelvic pain will last and how best to treat it. It's a little different for every woman. But in general: When a cause is found and treated, such as an ovarian cyst, the pain will most likely go away. When it's... Full Answer

Chronic pain is a subject that deserves more attention than it gets. The brain and body are highly interconnected, and when people have chronic pain, there is a lot of interplay in several areas of health. Chronic pain activates the brain's stress... Full Answer

The symptoms of chronic pain include: Pain that does not go away as expected after an illness or injury. Pain that may be described as shooting, burning, aching or electrical. Discomfort, soreness, tightness or stiffness. Pain can lead to other... Full Answer

Smoking and chronic pain are a bad mix. Smoking makes chronic pain worse and can make it hard to do everyday tasks. According to one study, folks with chronic pain who smoked had more problems on the job, in their relationships and with their... Full Answer

Most women with chronic pain live in a constant state of anxiety and fear. Not only is the pain frightening when it intensifies for no reason, but the fear of the unknown can be overwhelming. When you become obsessive about your fears and focus... Full Answer

Many women harbor unresolved anger after suffering for months to years with unresolved pain. I explain to patients that anger is a normal reaction to any chronic or long-term health problem, but how we respond to anger can vary. Just as holding... Full Answer

Chronic aches and pains aren't just for those who have been involved in accidents. I've found similar biomechanical problems at the roots of chronic pain in people who have had traumatic accidents as well as in those who didn't. Therefore, I... Full Answer

There are some people who do have medically diagnosable psychological conditions that deserve special consideration. These are our family, friends, and neighbors for whom debilitating pain does serve a psychological purpose. The most common cause... Full Answer