Pain Management
What causes pain?
Pain is a complex and subjective experience that can be caused by a variety of factors. It serves as a protective mechanism for the body, alerting us to potential injury or damage. Here are some common causes of pain:
- Physical Injury: Pain can result from trauma, such as cuts, burns, fractures, sprains, or strains. When tissues are damaged, nerve endings send pain signals to the brain.
- Inflammation: Inflammatory processes in the body can cause pain. Conditions like arthritis, tendinitis, bursitis, and autoimmune disorders can lead to inflammation and subsequent pain.
- Nerve Damage: Injury or dysfunction of the nerves can cause chronic pain conditions. Examples include neuropathy, sciatica, and neuralgia. Nerve pain is often described as sharp, shooting, or burning.
- Infection: Certain infections can cause pain, such as urinary tract infections, sinusitis, dental infections, or skin abscesses. The inflammatory response and pressure from the infection can result in localized pain.
- Disease and Medical Conditions: Various diseases and medical conditions can be associated with pain. Examples include fibromyalgia, cancer, migraine headaches, endometriosis, kidney stones, and gastrointestinal disorders.
- Surgical Procedures: Pain is common after surgeries or invasive medical procedures due to tissue trauma and the body’s healing process. Effective pain management is typically provided to minimize discomfort.
- Psychological Factors: Emotional and psychological factors can influence the perception of pain. Stress, anxiety, depression, and past experiences can amplify or diminish the intensity of pain.
It’s important to note that pain is subjective and can vary greatly among individuals. Healthcare professionals assess and manage pain based on a combination of medical history, physical examination, and patient self-reporting to develop appropriate treatment plans.
What are the different methods of Treating pain?
There are several natural approaches that can help reduce pain. Some of the natural ways to reduce pain are Heat and Cold Therapy, Exercises, Relaxation therapy, Natural supplements and Lifestyle changes.
While natural methods may not completely eliminate pain in all cases, they can be effective in managing and alleviating discomfort.
Whereas Interventional procedures are medical treatments that involve the use of minimally invasive techniques to diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions. Interventional procedures can be used to manipulate pain in several ways, including:
- Nerve blocks: Interventional procedures such as nerve blocks or epidural injections can be used to deliver medication directly to nerves or nerve roots to block or interrupt pain signals.
- Reducing inflammation: Some interventional procedures, such as steroid injections or radiofrequency ablation, can help reduce inflammation in the body that is causing pain.
- Stimulating the body’s natural pain-relieving mechanisms: Procedures such as spinal cord stimulation or peripheral nerve stimulation can be used to stimulate the body’s natural pain-relieving mechanisms and reduce pain.
- Targeting specific pain points: Interventional procedures like trigger point injections or joint injections can be used to target specific areas of pain, such as trigger points or joints that are causing pain.
- Destroying pain-causing tissues: Certain procedures like chemical or thermal ablation can be used to destroy pain-causing tissues, such as nerves or tumors, to reduce or eliminate pain.
It’s important to note that interventional procedures are typically used in conjunction with other pain management strategies, such as medication or physical therapy. The appropriate procedure will depend on the underlying cause and severity of the pain, as well as the patient’s overall health and medical history. A healthcare professional can help determine which interventional procedure may be appropriate for an individual’s specific pain condition.
With A.T.H.M.A approach, we use a root-cause based assessment and analysis of what does a patient need and treatment is applied at a personal level for the person’s holistic well-being.
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Prepare for Consultation
Procedure for consultation starts with an appointment request.
Doctor will respond to you through an email for possible time slot around the day of your request and may request you to upload any available patient records for preparation before the consultation.
Based on the clinical history, you will be advised for a Basic Consultation or Master Consultation over a video call or in-person meeting based on your condition and/or location. You will be required to upload investigation reports and make the required payment against the type of consultation chosen.
During the consultation, your medical condition will be assessed thoroughly and a management plan will be made in line with the A.T.H.M.A approach.
Based on the type of consultation, you will get a detailed and personalised plan of treatment and/or any prescriptions as needed and suggestions for the Pain Management treatment programmes, which may include suggestions for any interventional procedures in an associated hospital/clinic.
If you choose to follow a Treatment Programme, a detailed chart of the bespoke programme and actions will be given to you based on your clinical problem and investigation results.
Consultation
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COMMON SERVICES
| BASIC CONSULTATION – 45 MINUTES |
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- Initial consultation based on your past history and investigation results
- Testing/ investigations to be ordered (extra cost)
- Personalised treatment plan will be made at the end of the consultation
- A detailed Clinical Letter will be sent to you via your email
| MASTER CONSULTATION – 60 – 90 MINUTES |
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If you have multiple problems and would like to have more time with the doctor, you can book a master consultation
| FOLLOW-UP CONSULTATION – 15 MINUTES |
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- Medication review or Investigation Report Review
| FOLLOW-UP CONSULTATION – 30 MINUTES |
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- Consultation with test results, medication and review of personalised plan
PROCEDURES FOR PAIN MANAGEMENT
Procedures are conducted based on the initial initial consultation. Intervention Procedures are conducted by Dr. Athmaja Thottungal at associated Hospitals / Pain Clinics on prior appointment.