Many people fear getting sick. And almost everyone is afraid of pain. Pain is initially a protective mechanism: it signals to us that something is wrong in our body. If the cause passes, but the pain remains, it becomes an illness itself – and often a long path of suffering for those affected. Pain therapy: … Pain Therapy: Stepchild of Medicine
When we bump our head or accidentally touch a hot stove top, we feel pain. Pain is a warning signal from our body that tells us something is wrong. In this interview, Univ. Prof. Dr. Frank Birklein, Professor of Neurology and Neurological Pain Research at the Medical Faculty of the University of Mainz, explains what … Interview: What is Pain?
About half of all women suffer from discomfort during their period, such as back pain or pain in the lower abdomen. Against these discomforts, one can act with simple home remedies, such as a hot water bottle. However, gentle exercise is often helpful as well. We have compiled five exercises for you that provide more … With Relaxation against Period Pain: for More Well-Being
Menstrual cramps are not imaginary. Science has long since discovered what, according to estimates, causes almost every third woman and even every second girl to suffer month after month: prostaglandins are the name of the culprits. In the following, we will enlighten you about the causes of menstrual pain. More than half of all women … Dysmenorrhea
A hot water bottle or a warm bath does many sufferers good. Just take it easy on the “days” and consciously allow yourself a little time out. Try out which of the following home remedies help you. 4 Tips for period pain Practical tips to relieve period pain are: Many women swear by decramping plant … Period Pain (Dysmenorrhea): Treatment and Medication
Pain represents by far the most widespread health disorder in everyday life. It not only reduces quality of life, but also overall satisfaction with life. This is evident from data from the Federal Health Survey, a representative study by the Robert Koch Institute on the health status of the population in Germany. Pain is subjective … Numerous Factors Influence Pain
A phantom is something that doesn’t actually exist, an imagination or an apparition. But for Otto K., 62, the so-called phantom pain in his amputated lower right leg is more than real: “Some days the pain is as sharp as if I were being attacked with a knife. Other days, it tingles and itches in … How to Treat Phantom Limb Pain
Any pain, especially if it is inadequately treated or persists over a long period of time, carries the risk of becoming chronic. This is caused by a change in nerve cells at the level of the spinal cord and brain. Learn more about chronic pain disorders. Acute pain as a protective reflex Everyone is familiar … Chronic Pain Disorders
Pain disorders can manifest themselves in a wide variety of ways. They range from headaches to rheumatic pain to neuropathic pain and can cause permanent damage to your health. Here we show you the 7 most common chronic pain disorders and how they are caused. 1. headaches Headaches are among the most common pain syndromes. … The 7 Most Common Pain Disorders
In addition to drug therapy, the treatment of chronic pain also includes exercise therapy, physiotherapy and alternative methods. In addition to treating the causes of pain, symptomatic therapy is of great importance, but the psychological side of the disease must also be considered. Drug therapy In 1986, WHO developed a step-schedule regimen for the treatment … Pain Disorders: Pain Therapy and Alternative Treatment
Obligatory medical device diagnostics. Abdominal ultrasonography (ultrasonography of abdominal organs)-as a standard diagnostic test for abdominal pain (abdominal pain) [including free fluid, cholecystolithiasis (gallstones)/cholecystitis (gallbladder inflammation), appendicitis (appendicitis), nephrolithiasis (kidney stones)/hydronephrosis (abnormal enlargement of the renal pelvis), organ rupture/laceration (laceration)] Vaginal sonography (ultrasound examination of the internal genital organs using an ultrasound probe inserted into … Abdominal Pain: Diagnostic Tests
The following symptoms and complaints may occur along with Abdominal pain (abdominal pain): Leading symptoms Stinging/burning/tearing Colic-like discomfort Radiation to other regions of the body Occurrence after exertion, after a meal, etc. Obstruction of breathing; dyspnea (shortness of breath). Associated symptoms Nausea (nausea) Vomiting Diarrhea (diarrhea) Constipation (constipation) Meteorism (flatulence) Pain regions/pain locations as an … Abdominal Pain: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs
