Pain is an ‘unpleasant sensory and emotional experience¹ That we would like not to know. But if we want to see it stop as soon as possible, its vital function of “warning signal” should not be ignored.

Ny sasany fanaintainana are of low to moderate intensity and reflect a herisetra easily identifiable: they are perfect candidates fortena fanafody. Others may, on the contrary, be symptomatic of a aretina more serious and must be fakan-kevitra.

For which pains to consult?

Do not manage your pain yourself when it:

• is intense and suggests a aretina lehibe
• occurs suddenly and unexpectedly, like a pain “squeezing” the chest violently.
• returns repeatedly without apparent causes. The pain must be isolated and give way to adequate treatment.
• is accompanied by other signs such as a general state of malaise, a high fever, an unusual swelling of the painful area, a decrease in strength in a limb …

Contra contra tanteraka:

Do not take treatment without medical advice if you have aretina lehibe ny andilany du aty or cœur ! Likewise, a known risk of mandeha ra (haemorrhagic disease, taking an anticoagulant treatment) constitutes an absolute contraindication to taking analgesics in self-medication.

Rahoviana no hanao consult?

Certain situations should lead you to make an appointment with your doctor in order to adapt your treatment:

• if the pain persists for more than 5 days
• if the fever lasts for more than 6 days
• if symptoms worsen
• if the treatment analgesic seems insufficiently effective to you
• if pain wakes you up at night

Source: National Medicines Safety Agency (ANSM) “Pain: treat yourself well with drugs available without a prescription” – July 2008 Source: National Medicines Safety Agency (ANSM) “Pain in adults: treat yourself well with drugs available without a prescription ”- July 2008. Definition of the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP)