Toothache is usually caused by dental decay. Find out what products are available for toothache.
pain
Will a kind doctor help you feel better?
An experiment at a doctor’s office looked at whether a reassuring doctor had a positive effect of their patients. This is what was found.
Migraine self-care
A migraine is typically a headache with moderate to severe throbbing or pounding on one side of your head, and can last from 4 hours to 3 days.
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.
Period pain: self-care
Period pain can be caused by prostaglandins, produced by the uterus, leading to cramping pain in your lower abdomen and stomach.
Pain in children
It is not always easy to know when or why your child is in pain. Pain can be caused by injury or illness, such as a sore throat or ear infection.
Can stroking a baby help it feel less pain?
British scientists wanted to find out, and in order to do so, they devised two experiments. These are the results.
Gout
Gout is an inflammatory arthritis, where uric acid crystals settle in a joint causing severe pain, swelling and redness.
Do we need imaging tests for lower-back pain?
Although the cause of acute lower-back pain often remains unknown, the good news is it tends to resolve within 1 month and there are simple and effective actions that can help with recovery.
Osgood-Schlatter disease
The main symptom of Osgood-Schlatter disease – a common condition that affects children and teenagers during a growth spurt – is pain in the shin bone just below the knee.
