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types of pain
types of pain
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Nursing
Undergraduate 1
11/16/2009

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Term
acute pain
Definition
pain that is sudden and usually subsides when treated
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chronic pain
Definition
persistent or recurring pain that is often difficult to treat
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somatic pain
Definition
pain that originates from the skeletal muscles, ligaments, or joints.
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visceral pain
Definition
pain that originates from the organs or smooth muscles
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superficial pain
Definition
pain that originates from the skin or mucous membranes
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vascular pain
Definition
pain that results from injury or damage to the peripheral nerve fibers
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neuropathic pain
Definition
pain that occurs with tumors,trauma,or inflammation of the brain
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phantom pain
Definition
pain that relates to a body part that has been removed.
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psychogenic pain
Definition
pain that is due to psychologic factors, not physical conditions or disorders
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central pain
Definition
pain that is thought to account for most migraine headaches
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