Feel the Hurt - FAQ for Pain

Real questions and answers from pain sufferers

Entries for the ‘Misc Pain’ Category

I am experiencing burning pain, what do I do?!

Burning pain is defined as a sensation that feels as though the affected body part is being subjected to heat of varying intensity. The causes can be linked to injury, disease, psychological condition, neurological disorder or the side effects of drugs.
Burning pain can occur in or be referred to any portion of the anatomy. The [...]

Cause Pain

What is cause pain?
Cause pain is pain that is caused by something like an accident or injury.
What are symptoms of cause pain?
The symptoms of cause pain are just like the symptoms of any other type of pain. If you have a sensation inside your body that hurts, it is pain that was caused by [...]

If you are asking yourself, “How can I treat Constant pain?” Read This Guide

There are two kinds of pain, chronic and acute. Acute pain does not last long, but chronic pain can last about 6 months. Chronic pain can interfere with school, life and work, and you should not ignore it. Follow these tips for how to treat constant pain.
Firstly, you can treat constant pain with medicine. You [...]

Dull pain, what messasge is it sending us?

Pain is disturbing; no matter its type, location, or origin. Pain is important because it warns us of danger somewhere in the body. Looked at in this way, pain is the messaging system by which the mind receives information on what is happening elsewhere in the body. The nervous system is a live network of [...]

Major Pain

What is major pain?
Major pain is defined as any type of pain that is more severe than normal. It can be sharp or shooting pain and usually the person experiencing the pain cannot think of anything but the pain until it passes. Major pain usually requires medical attention.
What are the causes of major pain?
Major pain [...]

Why are our bodies made to register pain?

Pain is felt in the mind. When we cut ourselves, the cut is felt as a stinging pain. The area that is registering this pain to our conscious mind is the mind. The actual cut itself may have blood pouring out, but we would only feel additional pain in that area if [...]

Pain Control

What is pain?
Pain is defined as localized physical suffering or an unpleasant feeling in any part of the body. Pain can be very minor to incredibly intense and can be caused by a variety of different things.
What are the different types of pain?
The different types of pain are divided into two main classes: Nociceptive and [...]

Alternative Pain Management

Q. Is there an alternative way to manage my chronic back pain? I do not want to be too doped up to play with the kids or do regular daily activities. I was in a car accident four years ago, and suffered a back and neck injury. There is nothing more doctors can do for [...]

What are my options for relieving pain?

Illness, injury and overuse can cause pain. There are several options available for pain relief. Prescription pain relievers, over-the-counter medications, and natural methods are among the many available.
Narcotic pain relievers are the strongest type of medications available. These must be prescribed by a doctor and can carry serious side effects. Some [...]

Pain Symptom

What is pain symptom?
A pain symptom is a side effect experienced from some kind of trauma to the body. This trauma can occur as a result of an accident or some type of illness. A pain symptom can be very minor to very intense. Everyone at some point in their lives will experience some type [...]