Treatable Pain Diseases

Arthritis

Arthritis is inflammation of one or more of your joints. The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain and stiffness, which typically worsen with age. The most common types ofarthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Treatment might involve:

·         Medications

·         Non-pharmacologic therapies

·         physical or occupational therapy

·         splints or joint assistive aids

·         patient education and support

·         weight loss

·         surgery, including joint replacement

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the protective cartilage that cushions the ends of your bones wears down over time. Although osteoarthritis can damage any joint, the disorder most commonly affects joints in your hands, knees, hips and spine.

Symptoms:

·         swollen joints

·         joint stiffness

·         joint creaking, and

·         loss of range of motion.

Migraine

A migraine is a primary headache disorder characterized by recurrent headaches that are moderate to severe. Typically, the headaches affect one half of the head, are pulsating in nature, and last from two to 72 hours. Associated symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light, sound, or smell. The pain is generally made worse by physical activity.

·         The prodrome, which occurs hours or days before the headache

·         The aura, which immediately precedes the headache

·         The pain phase, also known as headache phase

·         The postdrome, the effects experienced following the end of a migraine attack

Raynaud syndrome

Raynaud syndrome, also known as Raynaud's phenomenon, is a medical condition in which spasm of arteries cause episodes of reduced blood flow. Typically, the fingers, and less commonly the toes, are involved. Rarely, the nose, ears, or lips are affected.

Connective tissue disorders:

·         scleroderma

·         Systemic lupus erythematosus

·         Rheumatoid arthritis

·         Sjögren's syndrome

·         Dermatomyositis

·         Polymyositis

·         Mixed connective tissue disease

·         Cold agglutinin disease

·         Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

Gout

Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis that develops in some people who have high levels of uric acid in the blood. The acid can form needle-like crystals in a joint and cause sudden, severe episodes of pain, tenderness, redness, warmth and swelling.

Stages of Gout?

·         Asymptomatic hyperuricemia

·         Acute gout, or a gout attack

·         Interval gout

·         Chronic gout

Back Pain

Back pain is a common reason for absence from work and for seeking medical treatment. It can be uncomfortable and debilitating.

Causes

·         Strain

·         Structural problems

·         Movement and posture

Symptoms

·         Fever

·         Inflammation or swelling on the back

·         persistent back pain, where lying down or resting does not help

·         pain down the legs

·         pain that reaches below the knees

·         a recent injury, blow or trauma to the back

·         Urinary incontinence

·         Difficulty urinating

Pain Management: Musculoskeletal Pain

Musculoskeletal pain is pain that affects the muscles, ligaments and tendons, and bones.

Neuropathic Pain Management

Neuropathic pain is often described as a shooting or burning pain. It can go away on its own but is often chronic.

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