Pain is a symptom of another condition and there can be many different causes which affect different parts of the body. Here are the types you are most likely to see in the pharmacy:

• Headache €“ including tension headache, migraine and sinus headache
• Dental pain €“ including toothache caused by decay, gum disease, a cracked tooth, abscess or pain following dental treatment
• Period pain €“ stomach cramping and pain, possibly spreading to the lower back and the backs of the legs
• Muscle or joint pain €“ including overuse pain, sprains and strains, as well as chronic joint pain such as osteoarthritis
• Back pain €“ pain, soreness, stiffness or tension in the lower back due to strained ligaments or muscles.