Pain

understand the definition of pain. 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” (Mersky and Bogduk ed 1994). The physiological function of the pain sensory system is protective in nature, to shield the body from actual or potential tissue damage. Pathological pain, on the other hand, is described as “spontaneous pain, hyperalgesia and allodynia

There is a common tie that connects people around the world: the experience of pain. While many people experience pain differently, and experience pain relative to their own levels of tolerance, pain is a universal sensation, and, at times, a shared experience. While individual physical pain is isolated to one’s own body, empathy for the physical pain of others and the resulting emotional pain can be shared. Being empathetic and considerate towards others not only brings people together, but also

No evidence exists to suggest that older individuals perceive pain to a lesser degree or that sensitivity is diminished. Although pain is a common experience among individuals 65 years of age and older, it is not a normal process of aging. Pain indicates pathology or injury. Pain should never be considered something to tolerate or accept in one's later years. Unfortunately, many clinicians and older adults wrongfully assume that pain should be expected in aging, which leads to less aggressive treatment

Odontogenic pain Pulpal disease Reversible pulpitis produces a quick, sharp, pain response that subsides when the stimulus is removed. Any irritation to the pulpal tissue may produce this response like caries, cracks, or broken restorations. Teeth often react to heat and cold stimuli or sugar contact. Normally, the tooth is not tender to percussion and radiographic evaluation does not show any radiographic changes. Removal of the cause is essential to prevent the inflammation from spreading, and

Pain is defined as an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience that inevitably everyone in society will experience at some stage throughout his or her lifespan, and every individuals experience will differ from that of another’s (Mac Lellan, 2006). This maybe due to any number of factors that can affect an individual, such as age, gender, emotional state, culture, or previous encounters with pain (Funnell, Koutoukidis, & Lawrence, 2005). In this reflective assignment I will discuss not only

do not jump to conclusions before considering all the signs, symptoms, and history. There are many causes of pain, both odontogenic and non-odontogenic that may mimic a “toothache.” Making the wrong diagnosis can at the very least be embarrassing, and in some cases may be tragic. An important fundamental paper by Brannstrom and Astrom1 explored a possible mechanism to explain dentinal pain and sensitivity. In an experiment where air was blown on exposed dentin, they noticed a significant outflow

Pain management There are many analgesic drugs. Among those the oxycodone is the most pain reliever of opioid analgesic drug. Oxycodone is classified as schedule II controlled substance. It is commonly combined in tablets with acetaminophen (Percocet) and with aspirin (Percodan). Oxycodone is available in the form of immediate-release (Oxy IR) and sustained- release (OxyContin). It is a strong pain reliever often used to control moderate to severe pain, postoperative, acute, and chronic pain. Oxycodone

How to cope with Arthritis Pain Arthritis is one of the leading causes of pain in the world. According to statistics, the disease sends over 20 million people to the doctor’s office each year. In order for you to know how to cope with arthritis pain, you must first get a proper diagnosis to establish the type of arthritis you may be suffering from. Early diagnosis and treatments provide a better chance for preventing disability and joint damage. Arthritis pain is caused by inflammation, damage

The pain in my side was excruciating! I had never felt a pain like this before; it would come and go in waves like something was squeezing at some unknown organ. This had happened twice before, but the pain had never been as unbearable as this third time. Because of the severity of this “attack,” I finally decided to go see a professional. We first visited a small clinic, but they were not able to assist me because they did not have any machines needed for deep body scans. The staff suggested that

Heel Pain, Heel Spurs & Plantar Fasciitis Explained By Peter Van Dyke Feb 14, 2009 Heel pain is by far the most common foot complaint that affects millions of people around the world. Plantar Fasciitis is the ailment that is often associated with the symptoms of Heel Pain and Heel Spurs. This article enumerates the features: What is Plantar Fasciitis? How does Plantar Fasciitis result in heel pain and heel spurs What is the treatment to relieve the discomfort of heel pain Heel Pain Symptoms Heel