What are the common diseases treated in the Pain Management Department?

Jun 25, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

My body has been aching frequently, experiencing persistent pain and discomfort, including muscle pain. I would like to understand, what are the common conditions treated in the pain management department?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xu Shuai
Common diseases treated in the pain management department mainly include the following categories: 1. Headaches: Such as cervicogenic headache, migraine, and traumatic headache, which are common conditions seen in pain management clinics. 2. Neuropathic pain: Including trigeminal neuralgia, sciatica, and post-herpetic neuralgia, which are frequently encountered in pain management practice. 3. Cervical and lumbar spine disorders and joint pain: For example, cervical spondylosis, lumbar disc herniation, and osteoarthritis of the knee, which are often associated with severe pain. 4. Soft tissue pain: Including acute and chronic lumbar strain, lumbar muscle overuse injury, and myofascial lumbar back pain, which are also commonly seen in pain management clinics. 5. Cancer-related pain and pain caused by benign tumors: Such as pain from post-surgical cancer recurrence or metastasis, which is also an important area of diagnosis and treatment in pain management. Through professional diagnosis and treatment, the pain management department provides effective pain relief options for patients, improving their quality of life.