How can stem cell research advance pain treatment?

Devi E. Nampiaparampil, MD

Pain Medicine

Stem cells mobilize to injured areas to help repair damage causing pain. Treatments reproduce the natural healing process. In this video, Devi Nampiaparampil, MD, chief of pain management at Veterans Affairs, discusses stem cell therapy.

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Grant Cooper, MD

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Honor Society of Nursing (STTI)

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What Natural Methods Can I Use to Reduce Pain?

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Pain Treatment

Pain treatment varies depending on the severity of an injury or cause of the pain. Analgesics, or pain relievers, may be your first step. Over-the-counter painkillers like ibuprofen and aspirin can treat mild to moderate pain. Stronger pain medication may be prescribed after surgery or more severe injuries. For chronic pain that persists, your doctor can help determine the best course of treatment or give you a referral for a pain specialist. Learn more about treating pain with expert advice from Sharecare.

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