Healthcare Practices
Pain
Pain can begin
for many reasons and can continue for months, in some cases for life.
Sometimes
investigations will find no cause for the pain; however usually the cause is
known but the pain may be difficult to manage, for example sciatica,
neuropathic pain of diabetic neuropathy, and cancer pain.
In these
situations pain is best managed by consultants with a special interest and
training in pain management, usually a consultant anaesthetist.
Sometimes patients may benefit from the input of a physiotherapist, psychologist or other professional.