ALL ABOUT MEN’S HEALTH DID YOU KNOW? Your guide to pain 3 CAUSES OF MALE PAIN


If you have any of the following, see your GP:


the penis include Peyronie’s disease, which can affect the shape of the penis and cause painful erections, and urethritis which is inflammation of the urethra (the tube that runs from the bladder through the penis).


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sensation during urination may signal a urinary tract infection (UTI) or an


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Painful urination Pain or a burning


Penis pain Conditions that affect


enlarged prostate, or it could be an early sign of bladder cancer.


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Testicle pain Sudden or gradual


pain in one or both testicles can be epididymitis, inflammation of the tube (the epididymis) at the back of the testicles.


BACK PAIN TIPS


Back pain is the main cause of long-term absence from work in the UK3.


If you’re having back pain, keep active, as exercise


Pain medications that cause side effects like dizziness, poor co- ordination or sleepiness may affect your driving. If this happens – or if your doctor advises – do not drive.


relief


Research suggests chronic pain affects more than two fifths of the UK population2


. But while women may experience more


chronic pain than men, some men may be less likely to open up about it.


both prevents and reduces back pain. Also try…


• Losing weight (if you need to).


• Taking over-the-counter painkillers (ask your local Careway pharmacist for advice).


• Lifting with a straight back and keeping the load close to your waist.


WHICH PAIN RELIEF?


Over-the-counter pain relief medicines include:


Paracetamol Used to treat headaches and most non-nerve pains.


Ibuprofen A non- steroidal anti- inflammatory drug (NSAID), ibuprofen seems to work better on pain caused by inflammation (eg an injury or arthritis).


Co-codamol Combined paracetamol with low- dose codeine. Avoid taking co-codamol long term, as it can be addictive.


Find out more about the drug driving law at gov.uk/drug-driving-law.


The aim of taking pain relief medication is to improve your quality of life1


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1. NHS 2. British Pain Society 3. Men’s Health Forum


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