Chronic Pain Throughout the United States
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Definition
The International Association for the Study of Pain defines pain as:“An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage, or described in terms of such damage.” IASP TerminologyFor the layman, pain is a highly discomforting experience. It can be brought on from an injury or could be the brain is having problems processing pain signals correctly. Pain can vary in its:
- Severity
- Time/s when it presents
- Location
- Involvement of other areas of the body
- Aching
- Burning
- Cramping
- Dull
- Electric
- Intense
- Sharp
- Shooting
- Stabbing
Causes
What causes chronic pain is not always clear and can be challenging to diagnose the root cause. There are possibilities like:- Injury – Even after an injury has healed, the nerves can still send pain signals to the brain. Medical experts are unsure why this happens.
- Disease – There are conditions that can cause chronic pain. Fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, headaches, and shingles are a few examples.
- Nerve issues/problems – the nerves of the nervous system can be injured themselves. This type is known as neuropathic pain.
- Unknown/Other – Pain can develop, even with no obvious injury, disease, or nerve problem.
Living with chronic pain in the United States
Life changes are an essential part of effective treatment for chronic pain. Proper regular sleep is a must, as the body needs to heal itself and during the sleep cycle is when it happens. Living with chronic pain is a very challenging and difficult task. Taking care of yourself is the main objective. Proper sleep, a healthy diet, moderate exercise, stress management, and proper treatment will get an individual back to as normal a life as possible with chronic pain. The aim for individuals is to figure out/learn everything they can about what is causing the pain. Understand the limits and work within them. Keep an open mind and try new ways to manage the pain. Research scientists believe that major advances in neuro medicine will generate more and better treatments for chronic pain.Chronic pain and depression
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