Pain and Surgery
⚡ What Is Pain?
Pain is a signal from your nervous system that something may be wrong. It can be sharp or dull, temporary or chronic, and is a key indicator in diagnosing many conditions.
🔍 Types of Pain:
| 🔥 Type | 📋 Description |
|---|---|
| ⏱️ Acute Pain | Short-term pain (e.g., after injury or surgery) |
| 📆 Chronic Pain | Lasts more than 3–6 months (e.g., arthritis) |
| 📍 Localized | Felt in one area (e.g., toothache) |
| 🌐 Referred | Pain felt elsewhere than its source (e.g., heart attack → arm pain) |
🛠️ What Is Surgery?
Surgery is a medical procedure that involves cutting, removing, or repairing tissue to treat disease, injury, or improve body function.
🧬 Types of Surgery:
| 🔧 Type | 📋 Examples |
|---|---|
| 🩺 Elective | Planned (e.g., cataract, hernia) |
| 🚑 Emergency | Unplanned (e.g., appendicitis, trauma) |
| 🧵 Minimally Invasive | Small incisions (e.g., laparoscopic) |
| 🏥 Open Surgery | Large incision (e.g., organ transplant) |
💉 Pain Management in Surgery
Before Surgery:
- 😌 Preoperative Counseling
- 💊 Anesthesia: General 💤 or Local 💉
During Surgery:
- 🌬️ Sedation
- 💉 Nerve Blocks
After Surgery:
- 💊 Medications (e.g., opioids, NSAIDs)
- 🧊 Cold/heat therapy
- 🧘 Relaxation techniques
- 🏃 Physical therapy (for recovery & mobility)
✅ Surgical Safety Tips
- 📋 Follow pre-op instructions carefully
- 🚫 Avoid food/water before surgery (if advised)
- 🩺 Disclose all medications/allergies to your doctor
- 🧼 Keep the surgical area clean post-op
- 📞 Contact your doctor if you experience severe pain, fever, or bleeding
