Treatment - post surgery
Question:
How is pain treated after surgery?
Answer:
There are many types of pain medicines. Depending on the surgery and the patient's health, a single medication or combination of medications may be used.
Studies show that patients who use pain medication (such as narcotics) early and aggressively after surgery have shorter hospital stays and fewer lingering or chronic pain problems later. They...
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Source: eOrthopod
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Source: eOrthopod
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
ReferencesAbrams P, Chapple C, Khoury S, Roehrborn C, de la Rosette J; International Scientific Committee. Evaluation and treatment of lower urinary... Read more »
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