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Friday, October, 23, 2009

How Is Pain Caused By Inflammation

Hypnosis, counseling can ease the pain of IBD

November 27, 2008
Studies suggest that mind-body therapies including hypnosis and counseling can help ease the pain of chronic conditions such as Crohn's, colitis, IBS, and acid reflux. These types of treatments help patients learn how to control their body's response to pain, experts say. In this article, one reporter talks to patients about how these alternative therapies may help ease inflammation caused by the body's stress response in a way that may be equal to--or even better than--some medications. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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How To Tell If You Need Surgery For Knee Arthritis
By Grant Cooper , Health Expert

...reason the pain began only six months ago is likely because, for whatever reason, inflammation... Read more »

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First Aid for Back Pain
By Christina Lasich, MD , Health Expert

..."B"-balance the pressure. Most sudden back pain attacks are caused by the discs which, like... Read more »

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Cooking to Control Pain: Breakfast
By Christina Lasich, MD , Health Expert

...body mass index (BMI) than non-breakfast eaters. Because those who skip breakfast are highly... Read more »

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I've Got Rhythm, I've Got Rheumatoid Arthritis
By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health Expert

...drug Actemra. TNF and IL-6 are biochemicals which cause inflammation that leads to rheumatoid... Read more »

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Your Arthritis May Not Go Away, But Your Arthritis Pain Can
By Grant Cooper , Health Expert

...close to a nerve root and it is the inflammation caused by this proximity that needs to be... Read more »

Health Guide

Managing Pain
...as cancer or infection – and while most urologists and other physicians are good at finding such causes, what many physicians are not good about is pain. Those who have read my initial... Read more »
Neurogenic Pain: Can it be treated with Epidural Steroid Injections?
...recommended by her doctor. She is unable to sleep and unable to walk. Now, she returns to her doctor because she needs more relief. After ordering an MRI, the doctor confirms that her disc... Read more »
Referred Pain: Can it be treated by Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)?
...other words, the nerve is ablated by radiofrequency heat—called Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA). Because the nerve can repair itself, this intentional injury is just a temporary disruption of the... Read more »
Disc Herniation: What is it?
...herniation: sudden with signs of nerve pain radiating into the limb. Usually, a disc herniation is caused by increased disc pressure that pushes the disc material beyond its border. Because this... Read more »
Spondyloarthritis Symptoms and Causes
...part of the spine.Pain may go away by bending over. You may not be able to fully expand your chest because of the involvement of the joints between the ribs.Specific symptoms include:    *... Read more »

Medications

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...the dose to catch up. Notes Acetaminophen does not cause the stomach and intestinal ulcers that... Read more »

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...also reduces pain, swelling, and joint stiffness caused by arthritis, bursitis, and gout... Read more »

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...also reduces pain, swelling, and joint stiffness caused by arthritis, bursitis, and gout... Read more »

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...also reduces pain, swelling, and joint stiffness caused by arthritis, bursitis, and gout... Read more »

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...also reduces pain, swelling, and joint stiffness caused by arthritis, bursitis, and gout... Read more »

Related News

Pain Isn?t Just a Symptom of Arthritis
January 13, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Pain is often thought to be a debilitating symptom of osteoarthritis. But new research suggests pain is more than a symptom,... Read summary »

Natural Healing for Crohn's Disease
June 27, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- It's a pain so intense it can stop you in your tracks, force you to bed, and even to the operating... Read summary »

Stem Cells: Healing Chronic Skin Problem
January 19, 2007

DURHAM, N.C. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- While many people dread working out, Julian Smith cherishes every step he takes. "It's just really hard for... Read summary »

Combination of Imitrex and naproxen effective for migraines
October 02, 2008

Researchers have found that a combination of Imitrex and the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug naproxen is effective in reducing the pain, nausea,... Read summary »

Q&A: Can diabetes cause joint pain?
October 03, 2008

A reader asks Dr. Robert Shmerling if diabetes could be causing her joint pain. According to Dr. Shmerling, diabetes doesn't cause arthritis or joint... Read summary »