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What is Pain?

Pain is an uncomfortable feeling that tells you something may be wrong with your body. It is your body's way of sending a warning to your brain. Pain is whatever the person who is experiencing the pain says it is, and it exists whenever he or she says it does. Sometimes pain may only be an annoyance, like when you have a mild headache. At other times, pain may be a signal that there is a serious problem, such as when your pain does not go away after an operation - even after you take pain medicine.

Why should pain be treated?

Pain can affect you in many way (More)

Understanding Pain Management

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