Toradol Injections Specialist in Hattiesburg, MS

Toradol injections are a treatment option used for moderate to severe pain. Toradol is a form of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that operates by blocking the production of substances in the body responsible for inflammation.
 
As a result, this can decrease pain, swelling, and fever. In most cases, it is used in the management of short-term pain and acute instances of pain, providing short-term relief. Toradol can be used to address injuries following surgery or for other potential usages.
 
It is administered by a healthcare provider at Southern Care Anesthetics. Providers will work with patients to determine an appropriate dosing quantity for each individual.
 
In most cases, healthy adults receive 10 milligrams to 30 milligrams every four to six hours, up to a maximum dose of 90 milligrams, according to their unique needs.

Toradol works to reduce pain and inflammation as an NSAID. It functions through halting the production of prostaglandins, which are the chemicals in the body that are responsible for inflammation and pain.
 
Their production is inhibited through Toradol. COX enzymes convert arachidonic acid into prostaglandins, and through the inhibition of this production, inflammation, and pain are reduced.
 
Toradol provides stronger pain relief than that achieved by over-the-counter medications, facilitating moderate to moderately severe pain relief. It can provide fast and effective relief from various acute conditions and post-operative pain.
 
The dosage will be scaled to the type and severity of the pain, the nature of the patient’s condition, their age, and other factors. Providers at Southern Care Anesthetics will work with each individual in determining an appropriate treatment plan for their unique needs.

How individuals feel after taking Toradol can vary depending on specific factors, such as the nature of their pain and its severity. Typically, Toradol can facilitate fairly fast-acting relief.
 
Some patients may experience swift pain and inflammation relief even within as little as half an hour. However, the response to Toradol can differ, and it is prescribed as needed and as appropriate, with careful monitoring.
 
Some individuals may experience mild side effects from taking Toradol, such as headaches, dizziness, gastrointestinal effects, and others, although these side effects are often transient and well tolerated.
 
The duration of Toradol’s effects varies depending on the individual’s condition and its severity. In most cases, the effects usually last for a little over six hours.

While Toradol is intended for short-term pain relief, it can be associated with improvements in chronic pain. However, it will not be directly administered on an ongoing basis for the management of chronic pain.
 
Toradol is highly effective for alleviating moderate to severe pain and targeting the inflammation causing discomfort, but it is not typically recommended for long-term use in managing chronic pain conditions. Excessive use of Toradol can cause heightened side effects or complications.
 
However, Toradol can be used on a short-term basis in managing chronic conditions. The pain and inflammation relief achieved through Toradol can help patients better adhere to other parts of their broader treatment program.
 
When individuals experience moderate to severe flare-ups of intense pain or inflammation, it can be difficult for them to adhere to their broader chronic pain management program, including physical therapies, exercises, and other activities.
 
By alleviating pain and inflammation, patients become empowered to engage in the broader aspects of their treatment program, making improvements through their ability to commit to a multidisciplinary approach, as incorporated by the providers at Southern Care Anesthetics, who focus on facilitating both swift and lasting pain relief from a myriad of sources, thereby improving the quality of life.
 
Toradol is available at Southern Care Anesthetics. For more information, contact us or book an appointment. We are conveniently located at 4 Willow Point Ste 1B Hattiesburg, MS 39402. We serve patients from Hattiesburg MS, Petal MS, Barrontown MS, Oak Grove MS, West Hattiesburg MS, and surrounding areas.