Question 1

searching for the cause could potentially take years. (i know this personally.) until the cause is found, the symptoms need to be treated. severe pain can ruin a persons life. ?

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Question?: I agree pain should be treated until a cause can be found. The disagreement usually occurs when dr and patient have different ideas about what level of pain relief is best.  Acute pain may be treated with narcotics if nonaddictive drug do not give adequate relief. Long term pain is best treated with non narcotic solutions including PT,  biofeedback, TENS, NSAIDS, and other modalities.

Question 2

what can cause severe pain in my throut?

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Need to be checked: You have severe pain in throat and i will suggest you have it checked by your doctor or go to er.You may have a strep throat or it may be something else, we can not tell you on this site what it can be.Your doctor can help you with this.

Question 3

what causes severe pain 4 months post tkr surgery?

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Multiple causes: Anything from inadequate rehab to infection can cause pain.  Typical recovery can take up to one year.  Ask your surgeon.

Question 4

what is the cause for severe pain in the leg in am only?

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Positional: Pain only early morning maybe due to an abnormal position during the time you were asleep causing either your joint or muscle under undue stress.

Question 5

what causes severe pain in the sole of your foot?

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Usually : Plantar fascitiis, this is the road banded ligament that helps support the arch. Try applying ice and wearing an over the counter arch support. Before getting out of bed in the morning massage the heel.

Question 6

what are the causes of severe pain in the ball of your foot?

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See below: You could have a neuroma, stress fracture, metatarsalgia
see a podiatrist for evaluation.

Question 7

what causes severe pain behind ear?

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See an ENT: Pain behind the ear can occur due to many illnesses. Ear, infection, swimmer's ear to name a few. Any person experiencing pain behind the ear should obtain medical attention ASAP. See an ENT for evaluation and treatment to avoid serious complications.

Question 8

is there a reason why i am having severe pain in my throat?

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I don't know: I don't know. For significant sore throat with swollen tonsils / lymph nodes –  see physician & get a streph throat test. Consider tylenol (acetaminophen) or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications.
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Question 9

what causes severe pain in my ears and throat?

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Ear thorat: It could be issues with the ears, dental, tonsils, mouth. Please go and have an evaluation done.

Question 10

what would cause  severe pain during venipuncture?

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Vein puncture: This procedure has minimal to no pain. If you have severe pain then one may ask were there numerous attempts, was the needle near a nerve?

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Searching for the cause could potentially take years. (i know this personally.) until the cause is found, the symptoms need to be treated. severe pain can ruin a persons life. ?

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What can cause severe pain in my throut?

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What causes severe pain 4 months post tkr surgery?

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What is the cause for severe pain in the leg in am only?

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What causes severe pain in the sole of your foot?

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