11-10-2011
Is That Pain Something To Worry About?
Ever shave your knuckle by accident while peeling carrots, or bump your shin into that coffee table which always seems to sneak up on you? We wince because we know what’s about to happen next, PAIN. Pain is a good thing because it lets us know when something’s wrong. It’s also the body’s way of withdrawing, and protecting, the affected body part from further damage. As much as we dislike this inevitable misery, it’s expected.
So, when is pain something to worry about?
If you suffer what you thought was a minor injury, but the pain lasts longer than expected, or it starts to increase in intensity over time; this is when you should seek medical attention. What you thought was just a twisted ankle could be a severe sprain, or maybe even a broken bone.
The sudden onset of acute pain – with no known injury – is another cue that something’s not right. Pain, anywhere in your body, that is sharp, burning, or unusually strong is a sign that something more serious could be happening. Medical evaluation should be immediate under these circumstances.
Pain may or may not be something to worry about, but it should never be ignored.
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