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People with persistent pain often think of themselves as suffering from a specific ailment, whether it’s arthritis, back pain, migraines, or something else. But anyone who has experienced pain ...

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A Repurposed Anti-Inflammatory Drug May Help Treat Alcohol Use Disorder and Related Pain Apr. 22, 2025 — A preclinical study finds that a drug already FDA-approved for treating inflammatory ...

Common causes of pain in your lower left abdomen include diverticulitis, gas, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). In more severe cases, kidney stones, ectopic pregnancy, or testicular torsion may ...

Pain happens when specialized nerve cells that detect painful stimuli communicate with the brain. Researchers are finding ways to block the signals at their source. One of these ways involves ...

I used to dismiss pain creams as too lightweight for my chronic pain. I was wrong. Welcome back to “Life’s a Pain!” This month’s topic is a touchy one: topicals. Today, there are a lot ...

Different classes of pain relievers work in different ways. Here’s how to figure out the ideal one for you. Ask Well Different classes of pain relievers work in different ways. Here’s how to ...

Causes of chest pain, some benign and some serious, include heart attack, angina, heartburn, infections, inflammation, and panic attacks. If you experience new chest pain, it's best to seek ...

The content is produced solely by The Conversation. For people with chronic gynecological pain conditions, pain can be constant, making everyday activities like sitting, riding a bicycle and even ...

Penile soreness or pain can affect the base, shaft, or head of the penis, as well as the foreskin. It may involve an itching, burning, or throbbing sensation and result from an injury, infection ...

Back pain can be traced to plenty of sources. Maybe you overexerted yourself. Perhaps you sit for most hours of the day. Or maybe you have an underlying disease that causes back pain. If you’ve ...