Remedies for common family ailments: 11. Relieving the pain of sports injuries.
Many sports injuries involve tissue damage which results in the release of chemical mediators such as prostaglandin. These stimulate the nerve endings, producing pain. Many topical analgesics, eg aspirin and NSAIDs, act by inhibiting these chemical mediators. Others work on the "counter-irritant" principle, or by producing local heat or cold. Anyone on other medication or with existing medical conditions should consult a pharmacist or doctor before embarking on analgesics.
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D000328:Adult; D000700:Analgesics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology
D000700:Analgesics