Pain scale

Pain can be an uncomfortable sensation that surges through our body that can range from mild to very painful. Although we don’t like to feel pain, it is a necessary occurrence in order to signal to the brain that we need to get away from the thing that is causing us the pain. In the previous paper, the journey from the nerves, to the spinal cord, and lastly to the brain was discussed. Information was sent through a multitude of action potentials from the afferent neuron to the 2nd-order neuron…

The Insured stated based upon her symptoms of aortic dissection of having, sudden, constant chest pain and upper back pain, sometimes described as a “ripping” or “tearing” in her chest. She said the pain is caused by moving from one place to another coupled with the pain to her right hand and the left hip; she is feeling that these medical conditions are preventing her from living a normal life at home. This, in turn, is preventing her from returning to work, after her conditions began in March…

Subjective history of chief complaints and pain will lead physical therapist to look in to the possibility of serious pathology. Addressing the given case history, throbbing type of pain unrelated to the activities and history of nocturnal pain will serve as red flags to the clinician. Patient complaints of shortness of breath and pain pattern are not directly related to the occupational history and medical history provided. According to VanWye, 2009, screening skills of physical therapist…

health problems faced by the patient to be high pain levels and lack of pain management (Dear Et al, 2015), Mental health of patient being unable to see friends, family and lack of mobility (Giannouli Et al, 2016) and lastly the well-being of the patients ongoing health in regards to his nutrition (Leslie, Hankey.2015). There are two types of health care goals I could aim to demonstrate for this patient. The first is In-care goals being to reduce the pain by getting medication prescribed, work…

The overlap between pain and addiction is a topic that may be avoided by counsellors due to the complications regarding treatment, the involvement of numerous professionals as well as the concern of maintaining a balance between the well-being of the client and attempting not to enabling them. While these overlapping areas can become overwhelming for both the counsellor and the client it is important to explore these areas with addicted clients (Miller, 2015). Miller (2015) makes several…

group were found to have a median of 2.43 pain crises per year. When compared to the concomitant hydroxyurea placebo group this was a 32.1% lower rate than placebo. • Patients in the high dose Crizanlizumab group who did not receive hydroxyurea were found to have a median annual crisis rate of 1.00. This was found to be a 50% reduction compared to the placebo group who also did not receive concomitant hydroxyurea Subgroup: Based on sickle cell related pain crises in past 12 months • Patients…

Eventually, the neuromuscular system becomes less efficient, leading to premature fatigue, chronic pain and injury and less efficient motor skill performance. It has been speculated that trigger points may lead to a variety of sports injuries - from camps to more serious muscle and tendon tears. The theory, which seems plausible, is that trigger points…

physical or mental pain in order to achieve the goal of satisfying some want of the torturer or to punish the guilty. In the United States about 25% of Americans believed that torture is “often” justified while another 38% is being “sometimes” justified. Only 15% said it should never be used. Today, I will inform you about torture devices as well as strategies used throughout centuries and if they are still practice today. Torture devices were designed to deliver an abundant of pain throughout…

The story of Terry Fox is about a young, motivated individual who was highly anticipated in sports and athletics. One day after driving home from basketball he crashed realizing his right knee was sore however ignored it. Shortly after, Terry was diagnosed with cancer and spent weeks in the hospital. During his time in the hospital, Terry came upon an interesting article about Dick Traum which inspired him to set forth on an incredible, life changing journey. The beginning of his journey took…

Torturers in the Middle Ages were used to violently frighten, force confessions, punish, and to satisfy personal hatred towards the accused. (McDonald 1) Torture in the Medieval Times was today’s form of interrogation, but was used with multiple torturing devices. Torture was performed in the torture chambers or the dungeons, usually located in the lower parts of the castles. Before torture was approved the accused would have to be proven mostly guilty, but not completely, before torture was…