If you are in pain, you may be asking yourself when do i need to see a doctor for Pain Management therapy. We at On Call Medical Clinic offer Pain Management for patients that require this. Pain Management therapy is not always for everyone that has some physical pain. We would like to discuss now reasons to see a doctor.
Here are reasons to see a doctor:
- Persistent Pain– This would be pain that last for more than a few weeks and keeps coming back that over-the-counter medications do not help.
- Taking too many OTC medications– Taking too many of these medications for a long period of time could be harmful to your health.
- Pain that impacts your quality of life– If you are not able to function properly due to pain this may be a reason to see a doctor.
- Severe Pain-This would be pain that is disabling so that you would not be able to perform your daily activities.
- Pain that is unexplainable– This could be pain that you have never experienced before and cannot put your finger on how it occurred.
- Changes in the Pain– This would be an increase in the intensity of the pain that you had experienced.
These may be reasons to see a pain management doctor. In some cases you may need to obtain a referral from your primary care physician due to your health insurance stipulations.
There are also cases where immediate urgent care may be needed.
- Loss of control of your bowels or bladder
- Unexpected weight loss that cannot be explained
- Fever with severe pain in some part of your body
- Weakness in your muscles or limbs
- Chest pain-This could be characterized as pain, pressure, and tightness that could be accompanied by shortness of breath.
- Pain that causes you to feel dizzy.
It is important to be cognizant of the pain and seek medical attention when needed. It is however important to remember that there are sometimes consequences when dealing with pain. This being addiction to medications to relief your pain. We are not saying you should live with the pain. You should be looking for relief without addiction. A healthy lifestyle, eating health foods and regular exercise can not only help you manage pain but also to avoid pain all together.
We at On Call Medical Clinic are skilled professions in dealing with Pain Management. Please visit our website at https://oncallclinic.com/pain-management/ to learn about all that we do to help you with your pain. We are here 7 days a week to help. Please call use at 228 818-5155 if we can help. We will evaluate your situation and do our best to not only relieve the pain but research avenues to eliminate the pain.