Post Amputation Pain
Most people experience some pain after undergoing surgery. It’s part of the healing process and generally subsides as your tissues repair themselves. However, it’s not that simple if you are recovering from an amputation.
After the initial post-surgical pain subsides, you may experience several types of sensations — some painful and unpleasant, others strange and disconcerting.
Types of Post Amputation Pain and Sensations
Managing Post Amputation Pain
The success of treatment for post-amputation pain depends on your level of pain and the various mechanisms playing a role in causing the pain.
Treatments for Post Amputation Pain
The key is to seek treatment from a specialist and obtain a primary diagnosis. Post Amputation pain might be minor and easily ignored, or it can be excruciating to the point where it interferes with important daily activities, such as sleep. The pain might be short-lived, come and go, or become constant.
Early treatment by an experienced pain management expert can reduce the chances that the problem will develop into something more severe in the future.