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    Chronic Pain: What It Is, Symptoms, Treatment & Management

    • Chronic pain last months or years and happens in all parts of the body. It interferes with daily life and can lead to depression and anxiety. The first step in treatment is to find and treat the cause. When th… See more

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    What causes chronic pain?
    Sometimes chronic pain has an obvious cause. You may have a long-lasting illness such as arthritis or cancer that can cause ongoing pai… See more

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    How is chronic pain treated?
    To relieve chronic pain, healthcare providers first try to identify and treat the cause. But sometimes they can’t find the source. If s… See more

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    What are the risk factors for chronic pain?
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    What is the prognosis (outlook) for people with chronic pain?
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  1. Chronic pain

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    Symptoms
    Contact your provider if experiencing new, severe, or persistent symptoms.

    The symptoms include:

    • Persistent pain
    • Pain in the back, joints, mouth, face
    • Anxiety
    • Fatigue
    • Sleep deprivation

    Causes

    • Mainly occurs in females or those having surgery, are injured or obese
    • Injuries
    • Headaches
    • Backaches
    • Joint pains due to arthritis
    • Sinus pain
    • Tendinitis
    • Advanced cancer

    Prevention

    • Exercise regularly
    • Get enough sleep
    • Eat a balanced diet
    • Reduce stress

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    What is the most effective way to treat severe pain?
    Elevating the leg and applying ice (not directly on the skin) for 15 to 20 minutes 3 times a day. Over-the-counter medications like Acetaminophen (Tylenol) or Ibuprofen (Advil and Motrin), not aspirin. Rest and ceasing “ground and pound” activities like running, soccer, and gymnastics for two to four weeks.

    Sever's Disease: How to Identify & Treat [with videos]

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    What are the symptoms of severe pain?
    For children with Sever’s disease, the most common symptom is pain in the back of the heel. The pain can cause children to walk on their toes or walk with a limp. The symptoms of Sever’s disease are similar to those of plantar fasciitis or shin splints, but the conditions aren’t related. Symptoms of Sever’s disease include:

    Sever’s Disease (Calcaneal Apophysitis) - Cleveland Clinic

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    What can be done to reduce the pain of Sever's Disease?
    Treatment for Sever’s disease focuses on reducing pain and swelling. This typically requires limiting exercise activity until your child can enjoy activity without discomfort or significant pain afterwards. In some cases, rest from activity is required for several months, followed by a strength conditioning program.

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    Are there treatments for severe pain?
    Symptoms of Sever’s disease often improve with home treatments like rest and over-the-counter pain relievers. It can take a few months for symptoms to disappear completely. Treatment for Sever’s disease includes: Rest: Your child will need to take a break from vigorous activities for several days or weeks.

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  3. WebMD
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    Chronic Pain Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment

  4. Healthline
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    Types of Pain: How to Recognize and Talk About Them - Healthline

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    Pain: Types, Causes, and When to Seek Help - Healthline

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    Chronic Pain Syndrome: Symptoms, Treatment, and …

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  8. Mayo Clinic
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    Chronic pain: Medication decisions - Mayo Clinic

  9. WebMD
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    18 Treatment Types to Help You Manage Chronic Pain - WebMD

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    13 ways to manage chronic pain - Medical News Today

    Dec 22, 2020 · Healthcare professionals define pain as chronic if it lasts longer than 3 months, or beyond the normal healing time for the underlying condition or injury. Chronic pain can affect every part...

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    Chronic Pain - Johns Hopkins Medicine

    Chronic pain. Pain that persists for months or even years. What is chronic pain? Chronic pain is long standing pain that persists beyond the usual recovery period or occurs along with a chronic health condition, such as arthritis. Chronic pain …