The optimal treatment for pain depends on whether it’s short or long term pain and how severe it is. Dr Norman Swan explains.
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Kidney stones – symptoms, causes and treatment
Kidney stones: find out the causes, symptoms (including renal colic), tests and treatments. Also, how to prevent kidney stones from recurring.
Coxibs and arthritis pain and inflammation
COX-2 inhibitors (coxibs) are a type of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). They can help relieve pain and inflammation in osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Influenza: self-care
Influenza (flu) is caused by a virus. It usually starts suddenly, can be extremely debilitating and can lead to serious complications. Find out what products are available for influenza.
What is Fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes chronic (ongoing) problems with generalised pain, tenderness and muscle stiffness, plus increased response to touch.
Shingles: essential facts
People who have had chickenpox can later develop shingles (herpes zoster), when the chickenpox virus re-activates. Shingles causes a painful rash.
Epidurals
Learn about the anaesthetic procedure often used in childbirth, known as an epidural.
Neuropathy in diabetes
Neuropathy in diabetes (also called diabetic nerve damage or diabetic neuropathy) is temporary or permanent damage to nerve tissue in people with diabetes mellitus. Symptoms depend on which nerves are affected.
Teething: Some signs and treatments
Babies usually get their first tooth between 4 and 10 months of age. Signs of teething often occur a while before the first teeth appear.
Neck pain: symptoms and causes
Knowing the symptoms of your neck pain and when to see a doctor can help in finding the cause and getting a diagnosis.