What Happens at Your First Pain Management Appointment
According to Dr Ho Kok Yuen, consultant pain specialist at The Pain Clinic, pain is meant to be a useful signal for the body, alerting us that something is wrong, such as an injury or infection. But when that pain lingers and transforms into chronic pain, it can feel like a prison sentence with no end in sight.
Understanding Chronic Pain: Types, Causes, and Management
Chronic pain is a pervasive issue that affects many individuals, with the Singapore Medical Association estimating that between 8% to 45% of Singapore’s population experience chronic pain.
Shingles is Not Just a Rash!
Shingles is an infectious disease, also known as herpes zoster. It appears as a band of blistering, painful rashes, usually in one area on your body, and lasts for about 2 to 4 weeks. Some people call it the ‘snake disease,’ but it’s definitely not as cool as it sounds.
A Conversation with Dr. Ho Kok Yuen, Pain Medicine Physician
September is Pain Awareness Month, started by the U.S. Pain Foundation back in 2001 to help people understand chronic pain and the challenges faced by those living with it.