Pain

The main causes of pain include medical conditions (such as cancer, arthritis and back problems) and injuries. At any given time around one third of Australian are in pain [Source: Pain management [Better Health Channel]

The Statement on patients' rights to pain management [Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists] discusses the rights of patients' in relation to pain relief.

Updated June 2009

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Title:   Treatments for pain caused by secondary breast cancer
Publisher:   National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre
Description:   Cancer pain can usually be controlled. It's rare to have cancer pain that can't be lessened or changed.
Date:   Sep 2009
Title:   How to report pain
Publisher:   National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre
Description:   It's important to report any new or worsening pain so that doctors can find the most likely cause and recommend the best way of managing it.
Date:   Sep 2009
Title:   Pain relief ladder - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   The World Health Organization has developed a pain relief ladder as a guide to treating cancer pain.
Date:   Sep 2009
Title:   Non-traumatic neck pain
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for patients with non-traumatic neck pain.
Date:   Sep 2009
Title:   Growing pains
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   About one in three young children have pain in the limbs, usually the legs, which does not seem to have any physical cause.
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   Heel pain - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Heel pain is most commonly caused by plantar fasciitis, an inflammatory condition of the sole of the foot.
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   Pain management
Publisher:   National Breast Cancer Centre (NBCC)
Description:   Secondary breast cancer affects different women in different ways. Some women have no pain, others find that pain affects them at certain times of the day or night or while doing different activities.
Date:   Jul 2009
Title:   Cancer pain
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Medical information about cancer pain and treatment advice.
Date:   Jul 2009
Title:   Growing pains
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Growing pains are real and can affect children when they are three to five years old. They may continue to affect them into early adolescence or teenage years. Pains may be muscular pains in the legs, often the calf, and often is worse in the afternoon or evening. Sometimes the pain may wake a child from sleep. The cause is not known. Growing pains are harmless and will go away without special treatment.
Date:   Jun 2009
Title:   Growing pains
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Maybe you've heard other kids talk about growing pains, or maybe you've had them yourself.
Date:   Jun 2009
Title:   Non-traumatic hip and knee pain
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for patients with new onset non-traumatic hip or knee pain.
Date:   Jun 2009
Title:   Child with hip pain
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for young children with recent onset hip pain.
Date:   Apr 2009
Title:   Acute left iliac fossa pain
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for 'left iliac fossa pain' with an emphasis on the imaging techniques used for suspected diverticulitis and its complications.
Date:   Apr 2009
Title:   Abdominal pain
Publisher:   The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
Description:   In, most cases, abdominal pain is short-lived and disappears on its own without treatment. However, in some cases, there may be a serious physical cause, such as appendicitis, that needs urgent medical attention.
Date:   Mar 2009
Title:   Muscle aches and pains: treatments - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Anti-inflammatory medications can help in the treatment of muscular aches and pains by reducing inflammation, while heat rubs can help to over-ride the sensation of pain.
Date:   Mar 2009
Title:   Back pain
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Back pain can be caused by injury, inflammation, tension or spasm of the muscle, ligament, cartilage or bone. Arthritis, muscle strain, osteoporosis, sciatica and stress are common causes. Treatment can include rest, exercise, medication and manipulation. Staying active is an important part of managing back pain.
Date:   Jan 2009
Title:   Back pain
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Back pain information covering the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of back pain written by medical health professionals.
Date:   Jan 2009
Title:   Pain management program 2004 - 2006
Publisher:   National Institute of Clinical Studies
Description:   In 2004, a unique Australian program brought together eight high volume cancer hospitals to take part in the first pain management improvement program in Australia, coordinated by NICS. The pilot program involved multi-disciplinary teams working together to improve the day-to-day assessment and management of pain, beginning with a focus on cancer services.
Date:   Dec 2008
Title:   Tramadol for pain
Publisher:   National Prescribing Service
Description:   Tramadol is a painkiller prescribed by your doctor. In general, it should not be taken instead of paracetamol or aspirin without good reason, as it has more side effects.
Date:   Dec 2008
Title:   Chest pain
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Chest pain may be a sign of a heart attack. However, there are other causes of chest pain including indigestion and muscle strain. If in doubt, call an ambulance.
Date:   Nov 2008
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