What should I do if my child's pain is not controlled?

Intermountain Healthcare

Many pain medications don't get rid of all the pain but can help reduce it to a more comfortable level. The goal is to find the most pain relief with the fewest side effects and risks. If the medication is not controlling your child's pain, tell your healthcare provider. The doctor may try to find another method of pain management or may ask for the advice of a pain specialist. If you feel your child's needs are not being met, you can ask for the opinion of another doctor.

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What's your body trying to tell you?

Important: This content reflects information from various individuals and organizations and may offer alternative or opposing points of view. It should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. As always, you should consult with your healthcare provider about your specific health needs.

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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