Chronic pain signs and symptoms can include moderate to severe discomfort that does not go away after an injury or illness; pain that you would describe as shooting, aching, burning or electrical; or general soreness, discomfort, stiffness or tightness in one or more parts of the body. The difficult part of treating chronic pain conditions…
DetailsPain caused by a compressed or “pinched” nerve can be managed but may have long-term implications. An injury of this nature can be minor and short lived, or it can develop into a more permanent situation. A nerve or set of nerves can be damaged by compression, constriction or by being stretched. One of the…
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Burns are a common type of injury that most often results in pain. This can be brought on by contact with flames, scalding liquids, hot grease, hot metals or steam in various situations including house fires, kitchen accidents, electrical malfunctions, and vehicle crashes that cause fires or explosions. Burns are often difficult to treat because…
DetailsDamaged nerve fibers can lead to chronic pain. There are many different causes of nerve damage, and they involve different symptoms and require different types of treatment. Peripheral nerve damage is very common, affecting millions of Americans. In fact, the risk of this increases with age and is often caused by conditions including diabetes. For…
DetailsThe causes of chronic pain can be easily pinpointed for some. For others, however, the reason behind the pain can be much harder to nail down. Chronic pain is persistent and lasting. It can be a lifelong problem for some people, and finding the right treatment can be just as difficult. It can result from…
DetailsPain can originate in any part of the body. It can be a symptom of an injury or illness or a warning that something is seriously wrong. People experience pain in very different ways and respond to treatments differently also. Pain is a sensory experience that can include throbbing, pulsating, stabbing or agonizing sensations. The…
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After a yearlong investigation dubbed “Operation Pill Nation,” the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and local authorities recently raided 11 pain clinics throughout South Florida for dispensing illegal prescriptions for painkillers. The DEA also reported that five out of the 22 people arrested were doctors at these pain clinics, which brought in a profit of $22 million…
DetailsAmid numerous reports of opiate abuse increasing throughout the country, particularly on behalf of prescription painkillers such as OxyContin and Vicodin, it is important to recognize the potential dangers of another opiate that has been making a swift resurgence – heroin. Although there are common stereotypes about homeless heroin users on the street, this is…
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There was cocaine on his face, hands, fingertips, and chest. Blood trickled from his nose and mouth. According to a source, this is what an unresponsive Charlie Sheen looked like when paramedics arrived at his L.A. mansion around 7 a.m. January 27 in the wake of what was later determined to be a 36-hour binge…
DetailsPostherpetic Neuralgia is a painful condition that develops as a complication of shingles. It affects the nerve fibers and the skin and causes burning that can be painful enough to interfere with everyday life. Shingles, marked by a rash and blisters, is caused by the virus behind chicken pox (varicella zoster). Most people who have…
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