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HOW TO OVERCOME OR MANAGE CANCER PAIN?

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The cancer pain is usually constant. Most patients with advanced cancer and up to 60% of patients with any stage of the cancer experience significant pain. A person with well-managed pain has better quality of life. They are likely to sleep well and have more energy during the day. Being as active as possible also minimizes the risk of ailments like pneumonia, blood clots and bedsores, which are associated with immobility. The foundation of cancer pain management is regular medication, including opioid and paracetamol drugs, chosen to suit each person and to minimize side effects.

Pain management choices for cancer pain

The type of pain experienced influences the choice of cancer pain management. Some of the factors that influence the choices include:

  • The location of the pain
  • The severity of the pain
  • The type of pain such as tingling, sharp, or aching
  • Whether the pain comes and goes or is persistent
  • Which activities or events make the pain worse
  • What events or activities make the pain better
  • Current medications
  • How much current medications are able to ease the pain
  • The impact the pain has on lifestyle, such as poor quality of sleep or loss of appetite

Relaxation techniques in cancer pain management

Physical exercises and mental relaxation are part of cancer pain management because it reduces anxiety and also helps a person to better cope with pain. Your doctor may recommend reputable therapists or contact the professional association for your chosen therapy.

Helpful therapies are;

Hypnotherapy is the use of imagery to induce a dreamy relaxed state of mind. Hypnotherapy is also useful to ease some of the side effects of cancer treatment, such as nausea.

Meditation is deliberate clearing of the mind to bring about feelings of calm and heightened awareness. Meditation offers many long-term health benefits, such as reduced stress and blood pressure when practice regularly.

Massage is also a part of cancer pain management. It works by soothing soft tissue and in turn encourages relaxation.

Tai chi is a Chinese form of non-combative martial arts which consists of gentle movements to clear the mind and relax the body.

Breathing and relaxation; correct breathing, using the diaphragm and abdomen, can soothe the nervous system and manage stress.

Yoga is an ancient Indian system of postures synchronized with the breath.

Other pain management for cancer

Other techniques that may be beneficial to ease pain include:

Acupuncture is the ancient form of Chinese medicine and it involves inserting and stimulating fine needles into specific points of the skin. Acupuncture is an effective treatment in some pain syndromes, but there is little research looking at cancer pain.

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) therapy is another cancer pain management technique in which a minute electrical current is passed through the skin via electrode s, prompting a pain-relieving response from the body.

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Being a cancer patient, the biggest priority is to be able to survive; following those medications and prescriptions advised by the specialist that will be the source of assistance in leading a balanced life. While some are in the quest to explore the pain relieving tips, others are always depressed and in a panicky situation.

Whatever is the pain, its well management is essential in order to lead an improved quality life. Being as active as possible will not only help in maintaining the energy the whole day but will also reduce the risk of other ailments associated with cancer.

The Helpful Therapies For Cancer!

Cancer pain management can be best handled if those therapies are followed that will provide physical and mental relaxation greatly thereby reducing the level of anxiety. Let’s shed light upon these therapies:

Massage

Massage when performed on the largest organ of the skin will help in prevailing relaxation and soothing the soft tissues.

Breathing

According to studies it has been observed that correct breathing using diaphragm and abdomen will not only help in soothing the nervous system but will also help in managing stress.

Hypnotherapy

In cancer pain management one can surely opt for hypnotherapy, in which the patient can benefit from a dreamy and relaxed state of mind. Moreover, it can also treat the side effects that occur due to cancer such as nausea.

Meditation

By this the patient will be able to avail the long term benefits. It is defined to be as a process in which the mind of a person is deliberately cleaned in order to bring in the feelings of calm.

Biofeedback

Opting for this technique will greatly help in cancer pain management as in it, the bodily processes such as blood pressure, skin temperature and heart rate will be controlled eventually leading to alleviation in pain.

Distraction

This can be said as an awesome technique in order to shift your attention from the stress that you were facing. Cancer patients should make the most of distraction and indulge themselves in other engaging tasks.

If you or any of your loved one is suffering from cancer pain or any other body pain, get a professional advice from Dr. Zaki Anwar by placing an appointment at (815) 464-7212). He is an expert anesthesiologist and certified Pain Management Specialist who has been practicing pain relief techniques for the past several years with effective results.

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Pain is something common these days experienced by both of males and females. Furthermore, the patients who are suffering from day to day not only include old-aged people but also a wide population of youth.  However, cancer pain is only limited to patients of cancer that is so extreme and troublesome that the life of patients become hell until the pain is mitigated by prescribed medications and managed by some techniques. Majority of the patients find relief with a suitable and appropriate plan for cancer pain management. It has been recommended by doctors that immediate steps must be taken to prevent the development of consistent and persistent pain that may cause significant reduction in quality of life.

 

Pain Diagnosis and Assessment

For better treatment, pain management techniques must be adopted in early stages of cancer diagnosis as soon as possible to save the patient from chronic pain. Furthermore, it is essential that there is an adequate and considerable knowledge of the nature and cause of the pain to better decide and implement treatment methodology for cancer pain management.

Causes of cancer pain may include:

  • Tumor obstruction of nerves, bones or organs
  • Chemotherapy
  • Surgical Procedure
  • Radiotherapy

Manage cancer pain

It is really helpful for doctor if a patient keeps a diary and regularly notes down its pain symptoms, including any sort of triggers and methodology that mitigated the pain. It improves communication between healthcare practitioner and the patient for better understanding of the nature and the extent of cancer pain. Taking non-inflammatory medication as prescribed by your doctor is common form of cancer pain management technique. Moreover, you can apply following non-pharmacological techniques to fight the pain as follows:

Acupuncture can alleviate pain by manipulation of pressure points in the body.

Cold and Hot packs can serve the patient to regulate pain.

 

In short words, immediate steps must be taken by a cancer patient to tackle its pain otherwise it may turn into chronic pain and destroy the quality of life. Taking medications, acupuncture, massage, hot and cold ice packs, and music therapy are some effective techniques to manage cancer pain. If you or any of your loved one has been diagnosed cancer, immediately expert advice must be taken from Dr Zaki Anwar by placing a consultation at 815-464-7212. He is a professional pain management expert and has been practicing cancer pain management for the past several years. We will contact you within 24 hours.

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