When something hurts us, we tend to think that no one has ever felt something like that and that we are suffering the worst possible pain. Although pain is a subjective feeling and people have different tolerance for pain, experts from the British National Health Service made a list of the objectively most painful conditions, and among them, in no particular order, are these ten.
Appendicitis
Appendicitis is caused by a bacterial infection, and in addition to the terrible pain on the right side of the abdomen, you will experience fever and vomiting.
If the inflamed appendix is not removed immediately, it may rupture and the infection may spread throughout the abdominal cavity, which may put you in mortal danger.
Stomach ulcer
An ulcer is a wound that forms on the stomach wall and causes a burning pain in the stomach. If left untreated, an ulcer can break through the stomach wall and allow digestive juices to leak into the abdominal cavity, causing even worse pain. If this happens, you need surgery urgently.
Gout
Gout is a disease characterized by frequent attacks of inflammatory arthritis, most often in the joint of the big toe.
It is one of the most painful types of arthritis, characterized by swelling of the joint, redness and such pain that it is sometimes impossible to move or touch a finger without great agony. Attacks can last from one to 10 days.
Trigeminal neuralgia
It is a very severe pain that appears on one side of the face and lasts for a few seconds. Some people describe the pain as an electric shock, while others describe it as burning and stabbing.
Kidney stone
A kidney stone causes severe pain in the lower back and side, and later begins to spread. Sometimes they are accompanied by nausea, vomiting and blood in the urine, and because of unbearable pain, patients often turn to doctors urgently.
Migraine
It is an intense headache that mostly appears on one side of the head, and can spread to the face or neck. Migraines are characterized by throbbing pain that is sometimes accompanied by vomiting and extreme sensitivity to light, so some patients find it helpful to retreat to a dark and quiet place until the pain subsides.
Arthritis
People who have arthritis suffer constant pain in their joints, usually in the hips, knees, wrists or fingers. It is often accompanied by muscle pain and stiffness.
Heart attack
When you are having a heart attack, you will feel heaviness and tightness in your chest as well as severe pain that may spread to your jaw, neck, back, arms or stomach.
If you think you or someone close to you is having a heart attack, call XNUMX immediately.
Broken bones
If it's a minor break or crack, it may not hurt much, but broken bones are considered one of the worst pains a person can experience, especially if you're trying to move a broken body part, Index reports.
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