Painkiller Tablets

Many illnesses can cause pain, including:
Arthritis: Arthritis pain often shows up as joint stiffness, swelling, and aching that gets worse with movement or after rest. It can affect one or multiple joints, with osteoarthritis commonly targeting knees, hips, and hands. Doctors assess severity based on pain intensity, mobility limits, and visible joint changes on scans or X-rays. If pain persists despite OTC medication, worsens rapidly, or is accompanied by significant swelling, it’s time to consult a GP for further evaluation and treatment.
Fibromyalgia: Fibromyalgia is marked by widespread musculoskeletal pain that often feels like deep aching or burning in multiple areas of the body. People also commonly report fatigue, poor sleep, and “fibro fog” — problems with memory and concentration. Severity is usually gauged using tender point examinations and patient-reported pain scales. Medical advice is important if pain interferes with daily activities or if you suspect fibromyalgia but haven’t been diagnosed, since other conditions can mimic the same symptoms.
Migraine: Migraine pain typically presents as intense, throbbing head pain often on one side of the head, paired with nausea, sensitivity to light, and sometimes visual disturbances called “aura.” The severity of migraines is judged by attack frequency, duration, and impact on daily function. If headaches are new, unusually severe, or resistant to OTC remedies, or if they cause neurological changes such as speech or vision problems, medical attention is urgent to rule out other causes. 
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS): CRPS usually develops after an injury or surgery and causes burning pain, swelling, skin temperature changes, and extreme sensitivity in the affected limb. Pain is often out of proportion to the initial injury. Doctors assess severity by examining physical changes, pain duration, and functional limitations. If pain worsens or spreads, or if normal healing after an injury is disrupted by severe pain, a specialist referral is essential, since early treatment improves outcomes.
Myofascial pain syndrome: Myofascial pain syndrome is a chronic pain disorder where sensitive spots in your muscles, known as trigger points, cause persistent pain. The discomfort is often described as a deep ache that can radiate to other areas when the trigger point is pressed. Severity is assessed by the number of trigger points, pain intensity, and how much it limits movement or daily activities. Medical attention is important if pain becomes chronic, interferes with sleep, or doesn’t improve with self-care like stretching and rest, since treatment may include physiotherapy, trigger point injections, or medications.. 
Peripheral neuropathy: Peripheral neuropathy pain is caused by nerve damage and often feels like tingling, burning, stabbing, or numbness in the hands and feet. The severity can be measured through nerve conduction studies, pain scales, and the degree of sensory loss or weakness. If neuropathy symptoms are progressive, interfere with walking or balance, or are linked to conditions like diabetes or chemotherapy, medical evaluation is crucial to prevent further nerve damage and complications.
Sickle cell disease: Pain in sickle cell disease comes in the form of vaso-occlusive crises, where misshapen red blood cells block blood flow, leading to sudden, severe pain episodes in bones, chest, or abdomen. Pain intensity ranges from mild to excruciating, often requiring hospital care. Doctors use frequency of crises and response to painkillers to assess severity. Immediate medical help is needed for chest pain, breathing difficulties, or uncontrolled pain, as these may signal life-threatening complications.
Cancer: Cancer-related pain can stem from the tumour pressing on nerves or organs, or from treatments such as surgery, radiotherapy, or chemotherapy. It may be dull, sharp, or burning, and severity is tracked using pain scales and functional assessments. Persistent or worsening pain, pain that breaks through usual medications, or pain causing sleep loss should always prompt consultation with a cancer care team, since effective adjustments in medication or treatment plans are available.
Multiple sclerosis: Pain in MS may appear as neuropathic burning, stabbing sensations, or musculoskeletal pain from muscle spasms and stiffness. The severity is judged by pain intensity, frequency of flare-ups, and impact on movement or daily living. If new pain appears alongside neurological symptoms such as weakness, vision changes, or bladder problems, a neurologist should be consulted promptly to adjust disease management.
AIDS: Pain in people with HIV/AIDS may arise from infections, nerve damage, or side effects of long-term antiretroviral therapy. It often shows up as peripheral neuropathy, headaches, or abdominal pain. Doctors assess severity by identifying the underlying cause, frequency of symptoms, and how much they limit function. Persistent or worsening pain, especially if linked to new infections, unexplained weight loss, or fever, should trigger immediate medical care.