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My child is in pain
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Why is my child in pain?
How do pain medicines work?
Pain medicines can stop the pain signals reaching your child's brain
Paracetamol helps stop the pain signals getting to your child's brain
Ibuprofen is good at reducing swelling
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Introduction by Professor Alice Roberts
What causes the pain after an operation or a test?
How do pain medicines work?
What else helps stop the pain signals?
Should I keep my child calm and relaxed?