Pain
Pain is your body telling you that you have hurt it. This is a good thing, important when you are injured. It can also help diagnose problems with your body. Sometimes pain continues long after it's necessary. Amputees report phantom pain in the legs or arms they no longer have.
There are different kinds of pain, and describing the type is useful in diagnosis: recurring, constant, steady, knife-like, radiating, sharp, dull. Medicines that dull pain are analgesics. Those that kill all feeling are anesthetics.
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- Q Why do I have pain in my muscles when I exercise?
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Dr. Michael Roizen, Internal MedicineWhen you first start exercising, you may feel one kind of pain - a slow, burning ache in the muscles that is normal and not a cause for concern. This "normal" burning indicates you are reaching your anaerobic threshold, meaning you're at the limit of... Full Answer
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- Q Why does my elbow hurt when throwing?
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A common elbow overuse injury of throwing athletes (pitchers, quarterbacks, racquetball players, squash players, etc.) is an ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) sprain or tear. The UCL resists the stress at the elbow when performing throwing activities, and... Full Answer
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- Q What are some causes of hip pain during jogging?
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Rick Olderman, Physical TherapyHip pain during jogging could be due to several factors. However one of the most common problems I see is that the gait pattern is not activating the gluteal muscles correctly. The gluteal muscles are important because, in addition to propelling you... Full Answer
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- Q My shoulder hurts when I press things overhead, how can I stop the pain?
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Brian Yee, Physical Medicine & RehabilitationPain with overhead lifts is usually due to poor stability of the scapula as well as rotator cuff of the shoulder. The scapula - primarily through the lower trapezius and serratus anterior muscles allows for the shoulder blade to provide proper foundation... Full Answer
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- Q Are there any good exercises that will help prevent neck pain?
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Preventing neck pain can require a comprehensive approach of stretching and strengthening exercises. Stretches that can be performed before and after your workouts include standing chest stretch, a ball lat stretch, and an upper trapezius stretch. When... Full Answer
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- Q What exercise can I do to help prevent pain?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyThis simple move stops pain before it starts by taking a whole-body approach. When one part of your body hurts, the rest of it compensates by taking on additional muscular stress and strain, leading to even more pain and creating a vicious cycle.... Full Answer
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- Q What lifestyle changes should I make for phantom limb pain?
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Making lifestyle changes to help you cope with phantom limb pain can be important. Be as active as possible by exercising regularly, such as participating in swimming or walking. Talk to friends frequently and look for support groups in your area.... Full Answer
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- Q Why do some amputees still feel pain in their missing limb?
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This abnormal perception of pain, called phantom limb pain, is one of the most fascinating and yet bothersome symptoms that any amputee can experience. With the number of injured Veterans we have returning home, it is important to increase public... Full Answer
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- Q How can phantom pain with my prosthesis be treated?
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Despite its name, phantom pain is real pain, but the sensation is that it is coming from the missing limb. Regular over-the-counter pain relievers may help or your doctor may give you prescription medication. Massage, ultrasound, or special... Full Answer
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- Q How can I avoid phantom pain with my prosthesis?
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People who have lost limbs often report pain in the missing limb. These pains are referred to as phantom pains and could be caused by an ill-fitting prosthesis. See a prosthetist to adjust the fit of your artificial limb. Sometimes phantom pain is caused... Full Answer
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