Pain

• What is pain?
• What can you do?
• Pain Relievers
• Other Ways to tackle pain

What can you do?

The best way to treat pain is with the simplest and safest method that works.

Remove the cause
If there is an obvious cause to your pain, then this should be removed or treated as soon as possible. Pain is usually a symptom of something that is wrong in the body. For example, toothache can be relieved with medicines but can only be stopped by dental treatment.

Consider specific treatments
Some types of pain need very specific medicines to treat the cause, for example, the pain of heartburn which can be relieved with antacids.

Try over-the-counter analgesics or pain relievers
Many common types of pain are easily relieved with over the counter analgesics. These include pains such as; headaches, sore throats, muscle and soft tissue injuries, aching joints, period pains, back pain and migraine. If symptoms persist for longer than 3 days, consult your doctor. Always seek medical advice if you suffer from severe or chronic pain.