If I'm overweight, can losing weight help relieve pain?

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Pain Medicine

Being overweight significantly affects certain types of pain, especially arthritis pain. In this video, Devi Nampiaparampil, MD, chief of pain management at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, explains the effect of losing just one pound.

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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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