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Chronic Pain

Chronic pain is one of the most common complaints for which people seek medical care. Understand the causes and learn about treatments and strategies to help manage it.

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Man with back pain leaning against a wall

The Pain Gate Theory of Pain Control

Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD

Woman with aching head

How Do Somatic Pain and Visceral Pain Feel Different?

Medically reviewed by Kashif J. Piracha, MD

Young doctor examines senior patient's leg.

How Chronic Nerve Pain Causes Skin Changes

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD

Disuse Atrophy Causes, Prevention, and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD
The Common Symptoms of Neuralgia or Nerve Pain

Medically reviewed by Scott Zashin, MD
The Link Between Depression and Chronic Pain

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
Relapsing-Remitting Disorders and Symptoms

Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD
Progressive Disorders and Diseases

Medically reviewed by Chris Vincent, MD
How the Nervous System Detects and Interprets Pain

Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD
The 6 Best Chronic Pain Support Groups of 2020

By Adrienne Dellwo
What Is Chronic Pain?

Medically reviewed by David Ozeri, MD
The Best Tests for Diagnosing Chronic Pain

Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Molina Ortiz, MD, MPH
Ultrasound Therapy for Chronic Pain

Medically reviewed by Keri Peterson, MD
How Pain Rating Scales Work

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD
Common Tests Used to Diagnose Chronic Pain

By Erica Jacques
Tests and Procedures for Diagnosing Pelvic Pain

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD
10 Different Types of Pain Scales and How They're Used

Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD
The 10 Best Heating Pads of 2020

Fact checked by Ashley Hall
Tylenol #3: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, Precautions

By James Myhre and Dennis Sifris, MD
Does Medicare Cover Acupuncture for Low Back Pain?

Fact checked by Elaine Hinzey, RD
What Are Opiates?

Medically reviewed by Richard N. Fogoros, MD
Physical Therapy as Treatment for Chronic Pain

Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD
How Is Opioid Defined?

Medically reviewed by Violetta Shamilova, PharmD
Neurontin Abuse on the Rise

Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD
Opioid-Induced Hyperalgesia and Allodynia: Causes and Treatments

Medically reviewed by Isaac O. Opole, MD, PhD
Using Buprenorphine for Chronic Pain Management

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD
Know When to Use Heat or Cold for Your Pain

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD
Using Naproxen for Chronic Pain Management

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD
How a TENS Unit Can Be Used for Pain Management

Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD
Ultrasound Therapy Treatment for Chronic Pain

Medically reviewed by Isaac O. Opole, MD, PhD
Can You Ask Your Doctor for Stronger Painkillers?

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD
Percocet for Chronic Pain Management

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD
How Anticonvulsants Block Chronic Pain

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD
How Adjuvant Analgesics Are Used to Treat Chronic Pain

By Erica Jacques
NSAIDs for Long-Term Chronic Pain Treatment

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD
Benefits and Risks of Opioids for Chronic Pain

Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD
Topical Analgesics for Pain

By Erica Jacques
Oxycodone Opioid Use in Pain Management

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD
Types of Medications Used for Treating Chronic Pain

Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD
Vicodin as Medication for Chronic Pain

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD
Will Tylenol and Similar Drugs Help Neuropathy?

Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD
Using Heat for Pain Treatment

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD
Generic Valium: Is It Safe and Effective?

Medically reviewed by David Ozeri, MD
Using Corticosteroids for Pain Control

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD
CDC Recommendations on Opioids for Chronic Pain

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD
Permanent or Temporary Nerve Blocks for Chronic Pain

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD
How to Safely Quit Taking Painkillers

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD
Overview of Chronic Pelvic Pain/Prostatitis Syndrome

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD
Types of Opioids Used for Chronic Pain Relief

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD
How Hydrocodone Is Used for Pain Management

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD
The Use of NSAIDs For Chronic Pain

Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD
Aspirin as Medication for Chronic Pain

Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD
Choosing the Right Over-the-Counter Pain Medication

Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD
Prescription Pain-Relief Patches: Uses and Precautions

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD
The Main Types of Chronic Pain

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD
What Does Nerve Pain Feel Like?

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD
How to Treat Chronic Postoperative Pain

Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD
Causes of Chronic Post-Mastectomy Pain

Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD
Causes of Chronic Postoperative Pain

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD
Neuroma: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD
Dealing With Chronic Postoperative Hernia Pain

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD
The Causes and Treatment of Psychogenic Pain

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Trigeminal Neuralgia Overview and Treatment

By Erica Jacques
Overview of Pelvic Nerve Pain

Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD
What Is Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome or RSD?

Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO
Superficial and Deep Somatic Pain Overview

Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD
Male Pelvic Pain: Causes and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD
Visceral Pain: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD
Dealing With Abdominal Pain After Surgery

Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
Neuropathic Pain: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Sarah Rahal, MD
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD
Demystifying Chronic Pelvic Pain Symptoms

Medically reviewed by Keri Peterson, MD
4 Most Common Types of Chronic Pain

Medically reviewed by Jenny Sweigard, MD
Pudendal Neuropathy Causes Chronic Pelvic Pain

Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD
Genitofemoral Neuropathy Symptoms, Cause, and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Sarah Rahal, MD
Phantom Limb Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments

Medically reviewed by Isaac O. Opole, MD, PhD
Nociceptive Pain Types, Phases, and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD
Raynaud's Syndrome: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD

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