PAIN

If this is Chest Pain, then see elsewhere.

If this is Back Pain, then see elsewhere.

If this is Earache, then see elsewhere.

If this is Headache, then see elsewhere.

If this is Heartburn or Indigestion, then see elsewhere.

The area having pain must be examined by a doctor before proper treatment can be provided.  If the patient was recently examined and has not improved, then a follow-up appointment is needed.  If the pain has worsened, then your physician should be notified promptly.

• If the pain has been present for less than 1 week, then the patient should be seen within 24 hours.
• If the pain has been present for more than 1 week and is not presently severe and there is no vomiting or dizziness, then the patient can be seen at the next available routine appointment.

ACTIVITIES:  Avoid activities which worsen the pain.  Decrease physical activities until feeling better.

MEDICATIONS:  Tylenol, aspirin, or Motrin may relieve some of your discomfort.  Take no more than the recommended dosage.

DIET:  You may eat anything you wish unless it worsens your pain.  If there is no appetite or there is abdominal pain, then only liquids should be taken by mouth.

CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:

1. The pain becomes unbearable.
2. You develop fever.
3. There is no improvement in a few days.

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This page was last updated on 23 August 1999.