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Pain can affect every aspect of our daily life.
Acute pain is severe and lasts a relatively short time. It is usually a signal that body tissue is being injured in some way, and the pain generally disappears when the injury heals. Chronic or persistent pain may range from mild to severe, and it is present to some degree for long periods of time. Some people with chronic pain that is controlled by medicine can have breakthrough pain — this occurs when moderate to severe pain “breaks through” or is felt for a short time. It may occur several times a day, even when the proper dose of medicine is given for chronic and persistent pain. "Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional." -Anonymous There are various methods of reducing or coping with pain, without the use of drugs. Using complementary therapies with your medicines may let you feel more in control of your life. This control may help you suffer less, find hope, and even heal faster. |
When pain is not treated, you may be:
When pain is managed properly, you can:
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