ATTACK – Pain management should not be done carelessly. If wrong, the pain can turn into a serious health condition that can be life-threatening.
Revealed by an anesthesiologist, Dr. Ketut Ngurah Gunapriya from the KL clinic, especially prolonged pain can be a sign of damage to the organs of the body that are not visible.
“Pain is an unpleasant emotional experience. Usually, caused by visible or invisible damage. Both short-term (acute) and long-lasting (chronic) pain can affect the patient’s quality of life, “he said, as reported by Suara.com (BantenNews.co.id network).
dr. Ketut revealed that there are 5 types of pain that should immediately seek help from a pain specialist if felt. Everything?
Pain in the knee area
Pain that comes on suddenly, such as a strong jolt accompanied by swelling, can be a sign of a ligament rupture.
If you don’t get the right treatment right away, the knee swelling will get worse, so it can cause permanent tissue damage in the knee area.
And, over a longer period of time, it can lead to more severe degenerative joint damage (a problem with aging).
Pain in the spine
Sharp pain or pain that reaches the spinal area, especially the lower part, can be a sign of a pinched nerve.
This can occur when a disc (cartilage disc) shifts or moves out of its anatomical position, putting pressure on nearby nerves. When the disc puts pressure on the nerves and blood vessels around it, it will cause pain and numbness on the side of the patient’s body.
Ignoring the pain of a pinched nerve can lead to unbalanced posture, muscle spasms, and permanent nerve damage.
Shoulder pain
The human shoulder joint is made up of a group of 4 connecting muscles and tendons. These tendons can tear during an injury, accident, or repetitive motion, or lifting something too heavy.
Tendon damage is what usually causes pain in the shoulder area. In particular, if the pain is accompanied by a “click” when moving the shoulder, it can be a complication such as bone displacement due to a previous shoulder injury.
Ignoring pain in this area can lead to chronic pain, inflammation, and stiffness in the joints.
Pain in the ankle
A sprain can cause the ligaments in the ankle to stretch and tear. In fact, the tendons, cartilage and surrounding blood vessels are also at risk of damage.
Generally, sufferers will experience symptoms such as swelling, bruising, legs, and sharp pain. If the sprain does not heal, it can make the ankle permanently unstable.
Furthermore, not receiving proper treatment can also cause the foot to limp and cause permanent damage to the tissues around the ankle.
Headache
Headache is often considered a trivial problem. Indeed, a long and prolonged headache can be a sign of a dangerous disease.
Various diseases such as stroke, meningitis (inflammation of the lining of the brain), brain tumors are often associated with pain in the head.
One of the dangerous symptoms of headache is that suddenly, accompanied by stiff neck and fever, it appears with visual disturbances.
Therefore, pain that occurs in different areas of the body should immediately consult a specialist. Especially if the pain that appears is acute pain that is prolonged and does not disappear for weeks, even chronic.
The treatment of pain problems is known as pain management. In pain management, treatment by doctors focuses more on the underlying cause of the pain. Therefore, pain management is an important part of medical care.
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