Abdominal pain is not always simple indigestion. It can signal serious issues like appendicitis or kidney stones. Recognizing ...

Chronic pain may play a significant role in increasing the risk of developing high blood pressure. How long the pain lasts ...

Chronic pain is extremely common. What is it, and why is it so hard for many Americans to get relief? Muscle and joint aches. Shooting, stinging, or burning pain. Ongoing stiffness or squeezing ...

A 37-year-old woman presents as a new patient. Her past medical history consists of depression, fatigue, anxiety, insomnia ...

A doctor told Amanda Buschelman she had ovarian cysts. He didn't believe her when she said she had no ovaries. Buschelman experienced an "excruciating" pain for 3 weeks that stumped 2 ER doctors and a ...

We all know stress can worsen pain, but new research shows that anger and a sense of injustice may be even more powerful ...

Pain is an inevitable part of life because it is the body’s natural reaction to injuries, infections, and illnesses. The unpleasant sensation indicates that something is wrong. Typically, pain goes ...

New research contributes valuable data that may help low-dose ketamine infusions become more widely accepted as a safe and effective intervention for those with chronic pain.

We all know stress can worsen pain, but new research shows that anger and a sense of injustice may be even more powerful ...

Acute pain is sudden and intense, while chronic pain is persistent and typically lasts longer than 3 months. Acute pain is short-term and typically occurs in a specific area of the body. It is usually ...

Not only can experiencing chronic pain affect your mood, experiencing depression can also raise your chances of living with chronic pain. When you think of chronic pain and depression, you probably ...