A 44-year-old member asked:
Why might i feel pain after the injury?
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Dr. Romanth Waghmaraeanswered
Pain Management 40 years experience
Injury pain: This is quite normal after injury. The pain is as a result of the inflammatory mediators that are present in the area traumatized which sensitizes the nerves - this is what is interpreted as pain. Its a protective phenomenon.
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