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Dr. Yasin Khan, MD
Pain Management Specialist
Dr. Yasin Khan is a board-certified anesthesiologist with a subspecialty in Pain Management. He cares for patients with chronic pain from cancer or non-cancer pain. His holistic approach to treating chronic pain include medication management, identifying pain generator using diagnostic interventional techniques which includes nerve blocks /CT, MRI/EMG, and offer plans to the chronic pain patient. Part of the plan also includes rehabilitation, exercise, yoga, and alternative methods. He has extensive experience in advanced pain management techniques such as spinal cord stimulation and pumps. He is a founding member of the American Neuromodulation Society. He is certified for addiction medicine. He is on the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana certification doctor list.
He is well-published, has a special interest in abdominal pain, Gastroparesis, CRPS, neuropathies, peripheral vascular disease, and pain secondary to spine pathology. He is a Fellow of Interventional Pain Practice (FIPP).
Practice/Office Locations (where you see patients).
He is well-published, has a special interest in abdominal pain, Gastroparesis, CRPS, neuropathies, peripheral vascular disease, and pain secondary to spine pathology. He is a Fellow of Interventional Pain Practice (FIPP).
Practice/Office Locations (where you see patients).
39 years
Experience
Dr. Yasin Khan, MD
- Allentown, PA
- Hahnemann University
- Accepting new patients
What is Neuropathy?
Peripheral neuropathy has many potential causes. Besides a physical exam, which may include blood tests, diagnosis usually requires: A full medical history. Your doctor will...
How Spinal Cord Stimulation is a Good Treatment for Pain
Electricity, mainly from electric fish, was used for thousands of years to treat pain and other conditions. The modern era of neuromodulation began in the early 1960s, first with...
Pain From A Herniated Disc
Discs are gel cushions between the vertebrae raise that allows us to do different movements such as twisting, turning, and bending. This gives us the ability to move our back...
Understanding Your Back Pain
About 80% of people will suffer from back pain at a time in their lives. Back pain can be caused by any mechanical or non-mechanical reasons. Sports injuries, accidents, simple...
September is Pain Awareness Month: A Coordinated Care Approach to Pain
September marks National Pain Awareness Month. This is a time when pain specialists and advocates promote pain education and raise awareness about issues related to chronic pain....
Spinal Drug Pumps For Pain and Spasticity
Pain pumps have been used since 1981, initially for cancer pain but are now widely used for severe pain of non-cancer origin in patients with normal life expectancy. Such pumps...
Are there any side effects with Toradol?
Toradol is an anti-inflammatory and a good pain reliever. Long-term use may affect your kidneys. Usually, using it for 48 hrs to reduce the acuity of pain is beneficial and safe. READ MORE
Toradol is an anti-inflammatory and a good pain reliever. Long-term use may affect your kidneys. Usually, using it for 48 hrs to reduce the acuity of pain is beneficial and safe. Make sure you don't have kidney disease.
Is stretching good for nerve damage?
Stretching is always good. Be mindful when you are stretching. If pain is severe, stop and do in small increments. Also depends what type of nerve damage we are talking about. READ MORE
Stretching is always good. Be mindful when you are stretching. If pain is severe, stop and do in small increments. Also depends what type of nerve damage we are talking about. One example: if one has sciatica, stretching releases the nerve from adhesion and allows it to heal.
Right flank pain for a month?
It may be musculoskeletal/spine related. An active person can have a fall or twisting injury/contusion which may present in this fashion. Try an anti-inflammatory such as Advil READ MORE
It may be musculoskeletal/spine related. An active person can have a fall or twisting injury/contusion which may present in this fashion. Try an anti-inflammatory such as Advil 3 times a day for a week and see if it helps. Back exercises may help: https://www.onhealth.com/content/1/exercises_low_back_pain
Burning next to my right scapula?
Possible muscle spasm/trigger point of local muscle. Other cause could come from the neck spine joints. Usually pain is referred from the C5-6 joint to that area and we call it READ MORE
Possible muscle spasm/trigger point of local muscle. Other cause could come from the neck spine joints. Usually pain is referred from the C5-6 joint to that area and we call it skeletomal distribution of the joint.
Can arthritis occur in children?
Arthritis in children is called childhood arthritis or juvenile arthritis. The most common type of childhood arthritis is juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), also known as juvenile READ MORE
Arthritis in children is called childhood arthritis or juvenile arthritis. The most common type of childhood arthritis is juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), also known as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Childhood arthritis can cause permanent physical damage to joints.
Drug interaction?
Tylenol is okay, but keep the total dose below 2000mg/day. If the pain does not respond well to it, consider Ultram and discuss with your doctor. Anti-inflammatories can put you READ MORE
Tylenol is okay, but keep the total dose below 2000mg/day. If the pain does not respond well to it, consider Ultram and discuss with your doctor. Anti-inflammatories can put you at a significant risk of bleeding, so suggest you avoid them.
How can I stop neuropathic pain?
The following suggestions can help you manage peripheral neuropathy:
-Take care of your feet, especially if you have diabetes.
-Quit smoking.
-Eat healthy meals.
-Massage. READ MORE
The following suggestions can help you manage peripheral neuropathy:
-Take care of your feet, especially if you have diabetes.
-Quit smoking.
-Eat healthy meals.
-Massage.
-Avoid prolonged pressure.
-Set priorities.
-Acceptance & Acknowledgement.
-Find the positive aspects of the disorder.
The most common treatments for neuropathic pain include:
-Over-the-counter pain medication. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as Aleve and Motrin, are sometimes used to treat neuropathic pain.
-Prescription medication.
-Antidepressant drugs.
-Anticonvulsants.
-Take care of your feet, especially if you have diabetes.
-Quit smoking.
-Eat healthy meals.
-Massage.
-Avoid prolonged pressure.
-Set priorities.
-Acceptance & Acknowledgement.
-Find the positive aspects of the disorder.
The most common treatments for neuropathic pain include:
-Over-the-counter pain medication. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as Aleve and Motrin, are sometimes used to treat neuropathic pain.
-Prescription medication.
-Antidepressant drugs.
-Anticonvulsants.
Can you repair nerve damage in the ear?
Once damaged, your auditory nerve and cilia cannot be repaired. But, depending on the severity of the damage, sensorineural hearing loss has been successfully treated with hearing READ MORE
Once damaged, your auditory nerve and cilia cannot be repaired. But, depending on the severity of the damage, sensorineural hearing loss has been successfully treated with hearing aids or cochlear implants. There is, however, the possibility that your hearing loss isn't reversible.
What supplements should I take for cracking joints?
Some people use supplements to try to help manage joint pain from arthritis. Glucosamine, chondroitin, omega-3, and green tea are just a few of them. Glucosamine helps keep the READ MORE
Some people use supplements to try to help manage joint pain from arthritis. Glucosamine, chondroitin, omega-3, and green tea are just a few of them. Glucosamine helps keep the cartilage in joints healthy and may have an anti-inflammatory effect.
How far should I be walking after hip replacement?
Recommendations are that you walk two to three times a day for about 20-30 minutes each time. You should get up and walk around the house every 1-2 hours. Eventually you will READ MORE
Recommendations are that you walk two to three times a day for about 20-30 minutes each time. You should get up and walk around the house every 1-2 hours. Eventually you will be able to walk and stand for more than 10 minutes without putting weight on your walker or crutches.
How do you treat bursitis of the elbow?
Here are steps you can take to help heal your bursitis at home:
-Rest. A good place to start when trying to heal your bursitis is to rest the joint.
-Ice. Icing the elbow READ MORE
Here are steps you can take to help heal your bursitis at home:
-Rest. A good place to start when trying to heal your bursitis is to rest the joint.
-Ice. Icing the elbow for the first 48 hours after symptoms begin can reduce swelling.
-Heat.
-Activity change.
-OTC pain relievers.
-Elbow pad.
-Antibiotics.
-Physical therapy.
-Rest. A good place to start when trying to heal your bursitis is to rest the joint.
-Ice. Icing the elbow for the first 48 hours after symptoms begin can reduce swelling.
-Heat.
-Activity change.
-OTC pain relievers.
-Elbow pad.
-Antibiotics.
-Physical therapy.
How do you deal with chronic pain psychologically?
APA(American Pain Society) offers the following tips on coping with chronic pain:
-Manage your stress. Emotional and physical pain are closely related, and persistent pain can READ MORE
APA(American Pain Society) offers the following tips on coping with chronic pain:
-Manage your stress. Emotional and physical pain are closely related, and persistent pain can lead to increased levels of stress.
-Talk to yourself constructively.
-Become active and engaged.
-Find support.
-Consult a professional.
-Manage your stress. Emotional and physical pain are closely related, and persistent pain can lead to increased levels of stress.
-Talk to yourself constructively.
-Become active and engaged.
-Find support.
-Consult a professional.
What is the fastest way to relieve ankle pain?
Treatment:
-Rest. Avoid activities that cause pain, swelling or discomfort.
-Ice. Use an ice pack or ice slush bath immediately for 15 to 20 minutes and repeat every two to READ MORE
Treatment:
-Rest. Avoid activities that cause pain, swelling or discomfort.
-Ice. Use an ice pack or ice slush bath immediately for 15 to 20 minutes and repeat every two to three hours while you're awake.
-Compression. To help stop swelling, compress the ankle with an elastic bandage until the swelling stops.
-Elevation.
-Rest. Avoid activities that cause pain, swelling or discomfort.
-Ice. Use an ice pack or ice slush bath immediately for 15 to 20 minutes and repeat every two to three hours while you're awake.
-Compression. To help stop swelling, compress the ankle with an elastic bandage until the swelling stops.
-Elevation.
How long does it take for a lower back injury to heal?
Back muscle strains typically heal with time, many within a few days, and most within 3 to 4 weeks. Most patients with mild or moderate lumbar strains make a full recovery and READ MORE
Back muscle strains typically heal with time, many within a few days, and most within 3 to 4 weeks. Most patients with mild or moderate lumbar strains make a full recovery and are free of symptoms within days, weeks, or possibly months.
Why do I have leg spasms after working out?
It is widely believed that excessive sweating due to strenuous exercise can lead to muscle cramps. Deficiency of sodium and other electrolytes may lead to contracted interstitial READ MORE
It is widely believed that excessive sweating due to strenuous exercise can lead to muscle cramps. Deficiency of sodium and other electrolytes may lead to contracted interstitial fluid compartments, which may exacerbate the muscle cramping.
Will walking on a broken toe make it worse?
Although it may be possible to move and walk on your broken toe, you should avoid doing so as this can lead to even greater damage and prolonged healing time.
What can I take for arm pain?
Treatment for arm pain may include rest, elevation, an elastic wrap, a splint or sling, cold compresses, acetaminophen or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) for READ MORE
Treatment for arm pain may include rest, elevation, an elastic wrap, a splint or sling, cold compresses, acetaminophen or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) for pain, and surgery. Additional treatment for arm pain caused by infection may include warm compresses and antibiotics.
When should I go to the doctor for hip pain?
if your pain doesn't go away, or if you notice swelling, redness, or warmth around the joint. You should also call if you have hip pain at night or when you are resting. Get medical READ MORE
if your pain doesn't go away, or if you notice swelling, redness, or warmth around the joint. You should also call if you have hip pain at night or when you are resting. Get medical help right away if: The hip pain came on suddenly.
Is walking good for hip pain?
If you're in too much pain to even think about activity, rest and ice your hip or hips until you feel better. Then attempt stretching and strengthening. Before you start to stretch, READ MORE
If you're in too much pain to even think about activity, rest and ice your hip or hips until you feel better. Then attempt stretching and strengthening. Before you start to stretch, warm your muscles up with some light cardio, like brisk walking, for 10 to 15 minutes.
Can probiotics cause gas and stomach pain?
Because microbes used as probiotics already exist naturally in your body, probiotic foods and supplements are generally considered safe. They may trigger allergic reactions, and READ MORE
Because microbes used as probiotics already exist naturally in your body, probiotic foods and supplements are generally considered safe. They may trigger allergic reactions, and may also cause mild stomach upset, diarrhea, or flatulence (passing gas) and bloating for the first few days after starting to take them
