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Article: NEW WAYS TO MANAGE PAIN ARE AVAILABLE
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- Sun Publications (IL)
- Article date:
- June 2, 1999
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Chronic pain affects as many as 40 million people in the United States. Millions more suffer from short-term pain brought on by events ranging from surgery to childbirth.
Often difficult to diagnosis, pain may have devastating effects on the lives of sufferers.
Relationships, ability to work, and day-to-day living can be affected by chronic and acute pain. Fortunately, physicians are beginning to recognize new methods to treat and to help individuals manage their pain.
Q: What types of pain can be treated?
A: Pain can take on several forms.
Chronic and acute pain can be treated effectively with early intervention by trained specialists.
Pain that is difficult to relieve or cure is ...