Acute pain is pain that comes on quickly and can last for a few days or as long as six months. It usually has to do with sickness, injury, or medical treatment. Pain that comes on quickly can be low, moderate, or severe.
It can be hard to do the things you need to do every day when you are in pain. If you don’t treat it, it can make you worry and lead to other problems. Your care will depend on what is hurting you and how bad it is. Most of the time, intense pain goes away when you get better or your injury heals.
Here are some ways to treat severe pain after an injury:
Rest: Give the hurt area time to heal so it doesn’t get worse or cause more harm. Don’t do anything that could make the pain worse or put more pressure on the place that hurts.
Ice: For the first 48 hours after an accident, putting ice on it for 15 to 20 minutes every two hours can help reduce swelling and ease pain. Wrap the ice pack in a cloth so it doesn’t come in direct contact with your skin.
Compression: Using a compression patch or wrap to put gentle pressure on an injured area can help keep it from swelling. Make sure it’s not too tight, or blood won’t be able to get to the heart.
Elevation: Lifting the hurt area above heart level, especially if it’s a limb, can help reduce swelling by letting fluids move away from the injury site.
Medication for pain: Over-the-counter painkillers like Aspadol 100mg or Tydol 100mg might help with pain and swelling. Follow the advice and talk to a doctor or nurse before taking any medicine.
Medical Advice: You should see a doctor if the pain is severe, doesn’t go away, or gets worse, or if you think you might have a more serious injury like a fracture. A doctor or nurse can look at the damage, figure out what’s wrong, and recommend the right solution.
Prescription drugs: If over-the-counter painkillers aren’t enough, a doctor may write you a prescription for something stronger.
Splints or braces: In some accidents, splints, braces, or slings can help keep the area still, which can lower pain and help the body heal.
Hydration and nutrition: Eating a well-balanced diet and staying hydrated can help your body heal.