The 20 'most painful' health conditions and illnesses, according to the NHS

When you're suffering from an illness or a health condition, you may find yourself in a great deal of pain when trying to manage the symptoms.Pain can be subjective, as it can vary greatly from person to person.

It can also be a struggle to understand how bad pain is for someone if you've never experienced it yourself.However, the NHS has made a list of what the top 20 'most painful' health conditions and illnesses are - some of which can last for years and make everyday life very difficult.Here is the list of conditions and their symptoms, as reported by the Express. Endometriosis This condition happens when tissue similar to the lining of the wombs grows in other places such as the fallopian tubes and ovaries.It can cause chronic pelvic pain as well as some other severe symptoms, and requires surgery in some severe cases.

At the moment there is no cure for endometriosis but there are treatments available to help manage symptoms. Slipped disc This occurs when the soft cushion of tissue between the vertebrae in your spine pushes out.

It can cause severe pain if the tissue is then pressed on the nerves that run down the spine.Back pain, numbness or tingling in the shoulders, arms, back, legs or feet are all common symptoms.A slipped disc can get better slowly with rest, gentle exercise and painkillers, but in more serious cases surgery might be needed Appendicitis Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix.