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Pain is something we've all felt at some point in our lives. Whether it's a cut, a stomachache, or a headache, any kind of discomfort is a sign that something's not right with our body. But what exactly is pain? How do we feel it? And what causes it? These are all questions I'll try to clear up for you today.

Firstly, pain fundamentally is something that activates our sensory nerves. When any part of our body potentially gets damaged or injured, the nerves in that area get stimulated and send signals. These signals travel to the brain, and we start to feel pain. That's what we call discomfort or pain.

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There are also other reasons for pain. For example, an infection or a disease that harms the nerves. Sudden pain can also start because of some internal illness. But the basic concept of all kinds of pain is that sensory nerves get excited, and we feel discomfort.

The intensity of this pain can vary a lot. Sometimes it's mild, and other times it's so severe that it's hard to bear. This depends on how deep the injury is and where it's located. Pain is our body's defense mechanism, always on alert. Not only does it inform us about damage or injury, but it also compels us to seek treatment.

Now, let's discuss whether pain is a disease or a symptom. All kinds of pain ultimately stem from some physical harm. Whether it's a serious disease or just an injury. Therefore, technically, we can't call pain a separate illness.

However, it's also true that sometimes pain becomes so intense that it turns into a problem in itself. For example, if you frequently get severe headaches, it might be diagnosed as a separate condition like a migraine.

About five months ago, I was at the market and when I reached into my pocket to pay the shopkeeper, I felt a slight pain in my wrist, which I ignored. Later that day, while lifting dumbbells at the gym, I felt the pain again, and it was more intense. I thought maybe the dumbbell was too heavy, so I switched to a lighter one. But every time I bent my wrist at a certain angle, I felt the pain. It wasn't too bad but it was irritating. I did a bit of gym and went home.

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I thought maybe it was a muscle pull, so I took a painkiller and went to bed. The next morning, when I reached out to grab my phone from the table, I felt that annoying pain again. This time, I clenched my fist and rotated my wrist at different angles. I realized the pain occurred when I moved my hand downwards.

My first thought was maybe I had injured my wrist ligament. And when I got it checked by a doctor, my suspicion was confirmed. The doctor asked if I exercised, and I mentioned the gym. He advised me that ligament injuries take time to heal and it's better to avoid the gym for 6 months and rest the hand as much as possible. He prescribed a gel which I applied for 2 months and also gave me some tablets for a month.

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No	Pharmaceuticals	Quantity	Price in PKR	Price in STEEM
1	Capsiloc Gel 25g	1	320 Rs.	5.2 STEEM
2	Evion Capsule 400mg	10	800 Rs.	13 STEEM
3	Synflex 550mg	10	230 Rs.	3.7 STEEM
4	Movax 2mg	10	200 Rs.	3.2 STEEM

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Alhamdulillah, I started feeling better after 2 months and now I'm completely healed. However, I'm still avoiding the gym as a precaution. I plan to resume gym from March, and I really need to because I feel like I've gained some weight since I stopped going.

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I trust that you found the information in my article to be valuable. 😊

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^{Author: @waqarahmadshah | Date: 26-Jan-2024 | Achievement 1}