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What is the definition of Acute Pain?
Acute pain is defined as pain that occurs suddenly, is usually sharp, and lasts no longer than six months. Acute pain may be mild, moderate, or severe. Acute pain usually means that there is an underlying cause that needs to be evaluated. Acute pain goes away when the underlying cause has resolved. Some causes of acute pain include cuts and burns, dental work, muscle strains, inflammation, tissue damage, diseases, fractured bones, surgery, and labor and childbirth.
What are the symptoms of Acute Pain?
The symptoms of acute pain depend on the cause. Symptoms of acute pain include pain that occurs suddenly; an uncomfortable or unpleasant feeling; a sharp pain that may be mild, moderate, or severe and that lasts for hours, days, or months; pain that lasts no longer than six months; and pain that goes away when the underlying condition has resolved.
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What are the current treatments for Acute Pain?
Treatment for acute pain depends on the cause and may include rest; cold or hot packs; physical therapy; exercise; stress reduction; aspirin; non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or naproxen; muscle relaxants; opioids (narcotics); electrical stimulation therapy; antidepressants; trigger point injections; nerve blocks; steroids; and acupuncture.
Who are the top Acute Pain Local Doctors?
Lars Nielsen-Arendt
Elite in Acute Pain
Elite in Acute Pain
Aalborg, DK 

Lars Nielsen-Arendt practices in Aalborg, Denmark. Mr. Nielsen-Arendt is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pain, Tension Headache, Chronic Pain, Knee Replacement, and Osteotomy.

Mihaela Visoiu
Elite in Acute Pain
Anesthesiology
Elite in Acute Pain
Anesthesiology

UPMC Children's Hospital Of Pittsburgh

4401 Penn Ave, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
Languages Spoken:
English

Mihaela Visoiu is an Anesthesiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Visoiu is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Pain, Chronic Pain, Omphalocele, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

 
 
 
 
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Henrik Kehlet
Elite in Acute Pain
Elite in Acute Pain
Herlev, DK 

Henrik Kehlet practices in Herlev, Denmark. Mr. Kehlet is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pain, Hernia, Chronic Pain, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

What are the latest Acute Pain Clinical Trials?
Clinical Study on the Therapeutic Efficacy of Biportal Endoscopic Decompression Spine Surgery and Lumbar Decompression Fusion Surgery in the Treatment of Degenerative Lumbar Spondylolisthesis

Summary: This study aims to systematically evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of dual-channel endoscopic spinal decompression versus lumbar decompression with fusion for degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis. Patients undergoing either procedure will undergo detailed preoperative and postoperative follow-up to compare outcomes between the two techniques, specifically assessing postoperative pain relief, neu...

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Evaluation of Postoperative Pain After Pulpotomy Using Calcium Silicate Cements in Permanent Molars With and Without Laser Biomodulation: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Summary: This study is for children and young adults who have a severe toothache in a permanent back molar, caused by an inflamed nerve (a condition called irreversible pulpitis). Usually, the treatment for this is a root canal, which removes the entire nerve. However, a different treatment called vital pulp therapy or pulpotomy may be an option. This simpler procedure removes only the infected part of the...