Pain
An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with tissue damage.
Sources
- Pain | MedlinePlus — National Library of Medicine
- Chronic pain - about, causes and management - Healthdirect — Healthdirect Australia
What are the types of pain?
Pain is described by how long and how often you have it. Acute pain usually happens suddenly because of a disease, injury or inflammation. Chronic pain lasts longer than three months, or longer than the time it takes to heal, and can affect mood and daily life.
What medicines are used for pain?
For pain, these medicines can be ordered online here. Celecoxib capsules are sold here. Diclofenac is sold here as generic Voltaren. Etodolac tablets are sold here. Ibuprofen tablets are sold here. Each one has its own product page with its strengths and pack sizes.
Where can I order medicine for pain in Hong Kong?
You can order medicines for pain online here, for example generic Voltaren, celecoxib capsules and etodolac tablets. Tracked courier delivery to Hong Kong takes 5 to 9 business days, and standard airmail takes 14 to 21 business days without tracking. To order, choose the strength and pack size on the product page, add it to the cart and pay on the secure payment page by Visa, Mastercard or American Express, or by Bitcoin or Ethereum. Every order ships in plain, unbranded packaging.
How long does chronic pain last?
Chronic pain lasts for at least 3 months or beyond the expected healing time, and is generally ongoing for more than 3 to 6 months. The pain is usually felt on most days.
What other names are medicines for pain sold under?
Celebra, Celebrex and Zycel are brand names of celecoxib. Cataflam, Voltarol, Dynapar and Flector are brand names of diclofenac. Lodine, Etova and Etopan are brand names of etodolac. The medicines listed here are generics, not the original brands.
What conditions can cause chronic pain?
Chronic pain can be caused by conditions such as back pain or neck pain, arthritis and other joint pain, migraine, fibromyalgia and diabetic neuropathy. It can also start after an injury or surgery, and sometimes there is no obvious cause.
How much does medicine for pain cost?
The cards on this page show the starting price per capsule or tablet of each medicine for pain. Each product page gives the price for every strength and pack size, in Hong Kong dollars, US dollars or another currency you pick from the currency menu.
Which medicine classes are used for pain?
Medicines that may help manage pain include NSAIDs such as ibuprofen and diclofenac. Anticonvulsant medicines such as pregabalin and gabapentin can help manage nerve pain. NSAIDs can have serious side effects, and the smallest dose for the shortest time is suggested.
Can stress affect how pain is felt?
Stress is a psychological factor that may affect the way you feel pain and respond to treatment. Beliefs about pain may also affect how pain is felt. In some cases there is no clear cause of pain, and the reason for pain can be hard to identify.