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Abdominal angina
Abdominal angina is postprandial abdominal pain that occurs in individuals with insufficient blood flow to meet mesenteric visceral demands.
Abdominal angina is postprandial abdominal pain that occurs in individuals with insufficient blood flow to meet mesenteric visceral demands.
Abdominal pain
Abdominal pain can be one of the symptoms associated with transient disorders or serious disease.
Abdominal pain can be one of the symptoms associated with transient disorders or serious disease.
Algesia
Algesia, from the Greek word algesis, is the sensitivity to pain.
Algesia, from the Greek word algesis, is the sensitivity to pain.
Algolagnia
Algolagnia is a sexual tendency which is defined by deriving sexual pleasure and stimulation from physical pain, often involving an erogenous zone.
Algolagnia is a sexual tendency which is defined by deriving sexual pleasure and stimulation from physical pain, often involving an erogenous zone.
Allodynia
Allodynia (Ancient Greek άλλος állos "other" and οδύνη odúnē "pain") is a pain due to a stimulus which does not normally provoke pain.
Allodynia (Ancient Greek άλλος állos "other" and οδύνη odúnē "pain") is a pain due to a stimulus which does not normally provoke pain.
American Academy of Craniofacial Pain
American Academy of Craniofacial Pain is an association of dentists and others with an interest in craniofacial pain and dysfunction.
American Academy of Craniofacial Pain is an association of dentists and others with an interest in craniofacial pain and dysfunction.
American Board of Pain Medicine
The American Board of Pain Medicine (ABPM) was founded in 1991 as the American College of Pain Medicine.
The American Board of Pain Medicine (ABPM) was founded in 1991 as the American College of Pain Medicine.
Analgesic
An analgesic is any member of the group of drugs used to relieve pain.
An analgesic is any member of the group of drugs used to relieve pain.
Antianalgesia
Antianalgesia is the ability of some endogenous chemicals (notably cholecystokinin and neuropeptide Y) to counter the effects of exogenous analgesics (such as morphine) or endogenous pain inhibi...
Antianalgesia is the ability of some endogenous chemicals (notably cholecystokinin and neuropeptide Y) to counter the effects of exogenous analgesics (such as morphine) or endogenous pain inhibi...
Argentinian Association for the Study of Pain
The Argentine Association for the Study of Pain (Spanish: Asociación Argentina para el estudio del Dolor, AAED) is the Argentine chapter of the International Association for the Study of Pai...
The Argentine Association for the Study of Pain (Spanish: Asociación Argentina para el estudio del Dolor, AAED) is the Argentine chapter of the International Association for the Study of Pai...
Atypical facial pain
Atypical Facial Pain is a pathological condition, including wide group of facial pain problems.
Atypical Facial Pain is a pathological condition, including wide group of facial pain problems.
Atypical trigeminal neuralgia
Atypical Trigeminal Neuralgia (ATN), or Type 2 Trigeminal Neuralgia, is a rare form of Trigeminal neuralgia, a disorder of the fifth cranial nerve.
Atypical Trigeminal Neuralgia (ATN), or Type 2 Trigeminal Neuralgia, is a rare form of Trigeminal neuralgia, a disorder of the fifth cranial nerve.
Back pain
Back pain is pain felt in the back that usually originates from the muscles, nerves, bones, joints or other structures in the spine.
Back pain is pain felt in the back that usually originates from the muscles, nerves, bones, joints or other structures in the spine.
Barodontalgia
Barodontalgia, commonly known as tooth squeeze and previously known as aerodontalgia, is a pain in tooth caused by a change in atmospheric pressure.
Barodontalgia, commonly known as tooth squeeze and previously known as aerodontalgia, is a pain in tooth caused by a change in atmospheric pressure.
Bertolotti's syndrome
Bertolotti's syndrome is a form of lumbago in the lumbosacral transitional vertebrae.
Bertolotti's syndrome is a form of lumbago in the lumbosacral transitional vertebrae.
Bio-Electric Stimulation Therapy
Bio-Electric Stimulation Therapy (BEST), also known as micro current electro therapy (MET), is a specific form of electrotherapy that delivers small amounts of current to the body.
Bio-Electric Stimulation Therapy (BEST), also known as micro current electro therapy (MET), is a specific form of electrotherapy that delivers small amounts of current to the body.
Bio-electric stimulation therapy
Bio-Electric Stimulation Therapy, also known as micro current electro therapy, is a specific form of electrotherapy that delivers small amounts of current to the body.
Bio-Electric Stimulation Therapy, also known as micro current electro therapy, is a specific form of electrotherapy that delivers small amounts of current to the body.
Biological timeline of radiation poisoning
The Biological timeline of radiation poisoning describes the phenomenon where, following a dose of ionizing radiation, a person may have a period of apparent health, lasting for days or w...
The Biological timeline of radiation poisoning describes the phenomenon where, following a dose of ionizing radiation, a person may have a period of apparent health, lasting for days or w...
Bone pain
Bone pain is a debilitating form of pain emanating from the bone tissue.
Bone pain is a debilitating form of pain emanating from the bone tissue.
Breakthrough pain
Breakthrough pain is pain that comes on suddenly for short periods of time and is not alleviated by the patients' normal pain suppression management.
Breakthrough pain is pain that comes on suddenly for short periods of time and is not alleviated by the patients' normal pain suppression management.
Cancer pain
Pain in cancer may be caused by the tumor itself or by medical interventions in the diagnosis and treatment of the disease.
Pain in cancer may be caused by the tumor itself or by medical interventions in the diagnosis and treatment of the disease.
Carotidynia
Carotidynia is a syndrome characterized by unilateral (one-sided) soreness of the carotid artery, near the bifurcation.
Carotidynia is a syndrome characterized by unilateral (one-sided) soreness of the carotid artery, near the bifurcation.
Chest pain
Chest pain may be a symptom of a number of serious conditions and is generally considered a medical emergency.
Chest pain may be a symptom of a number of serious conditions and is generally considered a medical emergency.
Coccydynia
Coccydynia is a medical term meaning pain in the coccyx or tailbone area, usually brought on by sitting too abruptly.
Coccydynia is a medical term meaning pain in the coccyx or tailbone area, usually brought on by sitting too abruptly.
Complex regional pain syndrome
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), formerly Begum Syndrome, is a chronic progressive disease characterized by severe pain, swelling and changes in the skin.
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), formerly Begum Syndrome, is a chronic progressive disease characterized by severe pain, swelling and changes in the skin.
Condylar resorption
Condylar resorption, also called idiopathic condylar resorption, ICR, and condylysis, is a Temporomandibular joint disorder in which one or both of the mandibular condyles are ...
Condylar resorption, also called idiopathic condylar resorption, ICR, and condylysis, is a Temporomandibular joint disorder in which one or both of the mandibular condyles are ...
Congenital insensitivity to pain
Congenital insensitivity to pain (CIP), also known as congenital analgesia, is one or more rare conditions where a person cannot feel (and has never felt) physical pain.
Congenital insensitivity to pain (CIP), also known as congenital analgesia, is one or more rare conditions where a person cannot feel (and has never felt) physical pain.
Diffuse noxious inhibitory control
Diffuse Noxious Inhibitory Controls (DNIC) refers to an endogenous pain modulatory pathway which has often been described as "pain inhibits pain".
Diffuse Noxious Inhibitory Controls (DNIC) refers to an endogenous pain modulatory pathway which has often been described as "pain inhibits pain".
Disc biacuplasty
Disk biacuplasty is a medical procedure that applies heat to the annulus of disks that separate the vertebra of the back with the goal of ablating the neurons that generate pain sensations.
Disk biacuplasty is a medical procedure that applies heat to the annulus of disks that separate the vertebra of the back with the goal of ablating the neurons that generate pain sensations.
Dry needling
Dry needling is the use of solid filiform needles for therapy of muscle pain, sometimes also known as intramuscular stimulation.
Dry needling is the use of solid filiform needles for therapy of muscle pain, sometimes also known as intramuscular stimulation.
Dyspareunia
Dyspareunia (from Greek meaning "badly mated") is painful sexual intercourse, due to medical or psychological causes.
Dyspareunia (from Greek meaning "badly mated") is painful sexual intercourse, due to medical or psychological causes.
FLACC scale
The Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability scale or FLACC scale is a measurement used to assess pain for children between the ages of 2–7 or individuals that are unable to communic...
The Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability scale or FLACC scale is a measurement used to assess pain for children between the ages of 2–7 or individuals that are unable to communic...
Growing pains
Growing pains are pain symptoms relatively common in children.
Growing pains are pain symptoms relatively common in children.
Humiliation
Humiliation is the abasement of pride, which creates mortification or leads to a state of being humbled or reduced to lowliness or submission.
Humiliation is the abasement of pride, which creates mortification or leads to a state of being humbled or reduced to lowliness or submission.
Hyperalgesia
Hyperalgesia is an increased sensitivity to pain, which may be caused by damage to nociceptors or peripheral nerves.
Hyperalgesia is an increased sensitivity to pain, which may be caused by damage to nociceptors or peripheral nerves.
Hyperpathia
Hyperpathia is a clinical symptom of certain neurological disorders wherein nociceptive stimuli evoke exaggerated levels of pain.
Hyperpathia is a clinical symptom of certain neurological disorders wherein nociceptive stimuli evoke exaggerated levels of pain.
International Association for the Study of Pain
The International Association for the Study of Pain is an international professional organization promoting research, education and policies for the knowledge and management of pain.
The International Association for the Study of Pain is an international professional organization promoting research, education and policies for the knowledge and management of pain.
Interventional Pain Management
Interventional Pain Management is a subspecialty of the medical specialty of pain management that is devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of pain and related disorders utilizing interventional...
Interventional Pain Management is a subspecialty of the medical specialty of pain management that is devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of pain and related disorders utilizing interventional...
Interventional pain management
Interventional pain management is a subspecialty of the medical specialty of pain management that is devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of pain and related disorders utilizing interventional...
Interventional pain management is a subspecialty of the medical specialty of pain management that is devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of pain and related disorders utilizing interventional...
Interventional pain medicine
Interventional Pain Medicine is a relatively new field which relies on the use of invasive procedures to treat various painful disorders.
Interventional Pain Medicine is a relatively new field which relies on the use of invasive procedures to treat various painful disorders.
Interventional pain treatments
Interventional pain treatments are treatments that are intended to reduce or get rid of a patient's pain altogether, rather than simply managing it.
Interventional pain treatments are treatments that are intended to reduce or get rid of a patient's pain altogether, rather than simply managing it.
Intrathecal pump
An intrathecal pump is a medical device used to deliver very small quantities of medications directly to the spinal fluid of a human being.
An intrathecal pump is a medical device used to deliver very small quantities of medications directly to the spinal fluid of a human being.
Low back pain
Low back pain or lumbago is a common musculoskeletal disorder affecting 80% of people at some point in their lives.
Low back pain or lumbago is a common musculoskeletal disorder affecting 80% of people at some point in their lives.
Mad pain and Martian pain
Mad Pain and Martian Pain is a philosophical article written by David Kellogg Lewis.
Mad Pain and Martian Pain is a philosophical article written by David Kellogg Lewis.
Mastodynia
Mastodynia, mastalgia or mammalgia are names for a medical symptom that means breast pain (from the Greek masto-, breast and algos, pain).
Mastodynia, mastalgia or mammalgia are names for a medical symptom that means breast pain (from the Greek masto-, breast and algos, pain).
Metatarsalgia
Metatarsalgia (literally metatarsal pain, colloquially known as stone bruise) is a general term used to refer to any painful foot condition affecting the metatarsal region of the foot.
Metatarsalgia (literally metatarsal pain, colloquially known as stone bruise) is a general term used to refer to any painful foot condition affecting the metatarsal region of the foot.
Middle back pain
Upper back pain, also called middle back pain or thoracic pain, is pain that is felt between the bottom of the neck and top of the lumbar spine.
Upper back pain, also called middle back pain or thoracic pain, is pain that is felt between the bottom of the neck and top of the lumbar spine.
Mouth disease
Stomatognathic disease or mouth disease refers to the diseases of the mouth ("stoma") and jaw ("gnath").
Stomatognathic disease or mouth disease refers to the diseases of the mouth ("stoma") and jaw ("gnath").
Myofascial pain syndrome
Myofascial pain syndrome, also known as Chronic myofascial pain, is a condition characterized by chronic and, in some cases, severe pain.
Myofascial pain syndrome, also known as Chronic myofascial pain, is a condition characterized by chronic and, in some cases, severe pain.
Neck pain
Neck pain is a common problem, with two-thirds of the population having neck pain at some point in their lives.
Neck pain is a common problem, with two-thirds of the population having neck pain at some point in their lives.
Neonatal perception
Neonatal perception is the study of the extent of somatosensory and other perceptual systems during pregnancy.
Neonatal perception is the study of the extent of somatosensory and other perceptual systems during pregnancy.
Neuralgia
Neuralgia is pain in one or more nerves that occurs without stimulation of pain receptor (nociceptor) cells.
Neuralgia is pain in one or more nerves that occurs without stimulation of pain receptor (nociceptor) cells.
Nociception
Nociception is defined as "the neural processes of encoding and processing noxious stimuli."
Nociception is defined as "the neural processes of encoding and processing noxious stimuli."
Nociception assay
A Nociception assay (nocioception or nocioperception assay) evaluates the ability of an animal, usually a rodent, to detect a noxious stimulus such as the feeling of pain, caused by ...
A Nociception assay (nocioception or nocioperception assay) evaluates the ability of an animal, usually a rodent, to detect a noxious stimulus such as the feeling of pain, caused by ...
Nociceptive flexion reflex
The nociceptive flexion reflex, or nociceptor flexion response or RIII reflex is a withdrawal reflex involving numerous spinal cord synapses in response to activation of A-delta noci...
The nociceptive flexion reflex, or nociceptor flexion response or RIII reflex is a withdrawal reflex involving numerous spinal cord synapses in response to activation of A-delta noci...
Notalgia paresthetica
Notalgia paresthetica (also known as "Hereditary localized pruritus," "Posterior pigmented pruritic patch," and "Subscapular pruritus") is a chronic sensory neuropathy.
Notalgia paresthetica (also known as "Hereditary localized pruritus," "Posterior pigmented pruritic patch," and "Subscapular pruritus") is a chronic sensory neuropathy.
Noxious stimulus
A noxious stimulus is "an actually or potentially tissue damaging event."
A noxious stimulus is "an actually or potentially tissue damaging event."
Occipital neuritis
Occipital neuritis, also called posttraumatic neck syndrome, is a pain in the back of the neck area.
Occipital neuritis, also called posttraumatic neck syndrome, is a pain in the back of the neck area.
Opioid-induced hyperalgesia
Opioid-induced hyperalgesia or opioid-induced abnormal pain sensitivity is a phenomenon associated with the long term use of opioids such as morphine, hydrocodone, oxycodone, and methadone.
Opioid-induced hyperalgesia or opioid-induced abnormal pain sensitivity is a phenomenon associated with the long term use of opioids such as morphine, hydrocodone, oxycodone, and methadone.
OPQRST
OPQRST is an mnemonic initialism used by persons performing first aid, or medical providers, in order to facilitate taking a patient's symptoms and history in the event of an acute illness.
OPQRST is an mnemonic initialism used by persons performing first aid, or medical providers, in order to facilitate taking a patient's symptoms and history in the event of an acute illness.
Orchialgia
Orchialgia is long-term pain of the testes.
Orchialgia is long-term pain of the testes.
Pain
Pain is an unpleasant feeling often caused by intense or damaging stimuli, such as stubbing a toe, burning a finger, putting alcohol on a cut, and bumping the "funny bone."
Pain is an unpleasant feeling often caused by intense or damaging stimuli, such as stubbing a toe, burning a finger, putting alcohol on a cut, and bumping the "funny bone."
Pain (philosophy)
Pain is often referred to in philosophical discussions concerning qualia and the fundamental nature of human experience.
Pain is often referred to in philosophical discussions concerning qualia and the fundamental nature of human experience.
Pain and pleasure
Some philosophers, such as Jeremy Bentham, Baruch Spinoza, and Descartes, have hypothesized that the sensations of pain and pleasure are part of a continuum.
Some philosophers, such as Jeremy Bentham, Baruch Spinoza, and Descartes, have hypothesized that the sensations of pain and pleasure are part of a continuum.
Pain assessment
As a result nurses are trained and expected to assess pain.
As a result nurses are trained and expected to assess pain.
Pain asymbolia
Pain asymbolia, also called pain dissociation, is a condition in which pain is experienced without unpleasantness.
Pain asymbolia, also called pain dissociation, is a condition in which pain is experienced without unpleasantness.
Pain catastrophizing scale
The pain catastrophizing scale is a 13-item self report scale created by Michael J. L. Sullivan, Scott R. Bishop and Jayne Pivik.
The pain catastrophizing scale is a 13-item self report scale created by Michael J. L. Sullivan, Scott R. Bishop and Jayne Pivik.
Pain compliance
Pain compliance is a law enforcement technique that uses the application of pain to control or direct a person.
Pain compliance is a law enforcement technique that uses the application of pain to control or direct a person.
Pain in animals
Therefore, this concept is usually excluded in definitions of pain in animals, such as that provided by Zimmerman: "an aversive sensory experience caused by actual or potential injury that elic...
Therefore, this concept is usually excluded in definitions of pain in animals, such as that provided by Zimmerman: "an aversive sensory experience caused by actual or potential injury that elic...
Pain in babies
Pain in babies, and whether babies feel pain, has been the subject of debate within the medical profession for centuries.
Pain in babies, and whether babies feel pain, has been the subject of debate within the medical profession for centuries.
Pain in invertebrates
Pain in invertebrates is a problematic issue.
Pain in invertebrates is a problematic issue.
Pain ladder
The pain ladder is a term originally coined by the World Health Organization to describe a method of controlling pain.
The pain ladder is a term originally coined by the World Health Organization to describe a method of controlling pain.
Pain management
Pain management is a branch of medicine employing an interdisciplinary approach for easing the suffering and improving the quality of life of those living with pain.
Pain management is a branch of medicine employing an interdisciplinary approach for easing the suffering and improving the quality of life of those living with pain.
Pain model of behaviour management
The pain model of behaviour management, which acknowledges that physical pain and psychological pain may inhibit learning, is a model developed for teachers who work with students who have extre...
The pain model of behaviour management, which acknowledges that physical pain and psychological pain may inhibit learning, is a model developed for teachers who work with students who have extre...
Pain scale
A pain scale measures a patient's pain intensity or other features.
A pain scale measures a patient's pain intensity or other features.
Pain tolerance
Pain tolerance is the maximum level of pain that a person is able to tolerate.
Pain tolerance is the maximum level of pain that a person is able to tolerate.
Pain wind-up
Pain wind-up is central pain sensitization caused by repeated stimulation of peripheral nerve fibers, leading to progressively increasing electrical response in the corresponding spinal posterio...
Pain wind-up is central pain sensitization caused by repeated stimulation of peripheral nerve fibers, leading to progressively increasing electrical response in the corresponding spinal posterio...
Pain withdrawal reflex
The pain withdrawal reflex is an involuntary action in which the body reacts to pain by trying to move itself away from the source of the pain, to reduce or even eliminate that pain.
The pain withdrawal reflex is an involuntary action in which the body reacts to pain by trying to move itself away from the source of the pain, to reduce or even eliminate that pain.
Patient-controlled analgesia
Patient-controlled analgesia is any method of allowing a person in pain to administer their own pain relief.
Patient-controlled analgesia is any method of allowing a person in pain to administer their own pain relief.
Pelvic girdle pain
Pregnancy related Pelvic Girdle Pain causes pain, instability and limitation of mobility and functioning in any of the three pelvic joints.
Pregnancy related Pelvic Girdle Pain causes pain, instability and limitation of mobility and functioning in any of the three pelvic joints.
Penthrox inhaler
The Penthrox inhaler, manufactured and marketed by Medical Developments International (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia), is a hand-held inhaler device which can be used for the self-administratio...
The Penthrox inhaler, manufactured and marketed by Medical Developments International (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia), is a hand-held inhaler device which can be used for the self-administratio...
Phantom pain
Phantom pain sensations are described as perceptions that an individual experiences relating to a limb or an organ that is not physically part of the body.
Phantom pain sensations are described as perceptions that an individual experiences relating to a limb or an organ that is not physically part of the body.
Piquance
Piquance (pronounced ) or piquancy is the sensation commonly referred to as "spicy" or "hot" which is found in foods such as chili peppers.
Piquance (pronounced ) or piquancy is the sensation commonly referred to as "spicy" or "hot" which is found in foods such as chili peppers.
Postherpetic neuralgia
Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is a neuralgia caused by the varicella zoster virus.
Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is a neuralgia caused by the varicella zoster virus.
Preventive analgesia
Preventive analgesia is a practice aimed at reducing short- and long-term post-surgery pain.
Preventive analgesia is a practice aimed at reducing short- and long-term post-surgery pain.
Psychogenic pain
Psychogenic pain, also called psychalgia, is physical pain that is caused, increased, or prolonged by mental, emotional, or behavioral factors.
Psychogenic pain, also called psychalgia, is physical pain that is caused, increased, or prolonged by mental, emotional, or behavioral factors.
Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy
Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy, also called Pulsed Magnetic Therapy, Pulse Magnetotherapy, or PEMF, is a reparative technique most commonly used in the field of orthopedi...
Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy, also called Pulsed Magnetic Therapy, Pulse Magnetotherapy, or PEMF, is a reparative technique most commonly used in the field of orthopedi...
Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy
Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMFT), also called pulsed magnetic therapy, pulse magnetotherapy, or PEMF, is a reparative technique most commonly used in the field of o...
Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMFT), also called pulsed magnetic therapy, pulse magnetotherapy, or PEMF, is a reparative technique most commonly used in the field of o...
Pulsed radiofrequency
Pulsed radiofrequency is the technique where by radio frequency oscillations are gated at a rate of pulses per second.
Pulsed radiofrequency is the technique where by radio frequency oscillations are gated at a rate of pulses per second.
Radio frequency lesioning
Radio frequency lesioning is an outpatient procedure using a specialized machine to interrupt nerve conduction on a semi-permanent basis.
Radio frequency lesioning is an outpatient procedure using a specialized machine to interrupt nerve conduction on a semi-permanent basis.
Radio frequency nerve lesioning
Radio frequency lesioning is an outpatient procedure using a specialized machine to interrupt nerve conduction on a semi-permanent basis.
Radio frequency lesioning is an outpatient procedure using a specialized machine to interrupt nerve conduction on a semi-permanent basis.
Rebox electrotherapy
Rebox electrotherapeutic method is based on non-invasive transcutaneous application of specific electric currents to a living tissue.
Rebox electrotherapeutic method is based on non-invasive transcutaneous application of specific electric currents to a living tissue.
Referred pain
Referred pain is pain perceived at a location other than the site of the painful stimulus.
Referred pain is pain perceived at a location other than the site of the painful stimulus.
Rest pain
Rest pain is a continuous burning pain due to ischaemia of the lower leg.
Rest pain is a continuous burning pain due to ischaemia of the lower leg.
Sacroiliac joint dysfunction
Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction or SI Joint Dysfunction is a condition in which the joint is locked, partially dislocated or "subluxated" in a non-anatomically correct position due to hypermo...
Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction or SI Joint Dysfunction is a condition in which the joint is locked, partially dislocated or "subluxated" in a non-anatomically correct position due to hypermo...
Socrates (pain assessment)
SOCRATES is a mnemonic acronym used by emergency medical services, doctors, nurses and other health professionals to evaluate the nature of pain that a patient is experiencing.
SOCRATES is a mnemonic acronym used by emergency medical services, doctors, nurses and other health professionals to evaluate the nature of pain that a patient is experiencing.
Somatosensory Rehabilitation of Pain
The Somatosensory Rehabilitation of Pain, is a method, who’s aim is to treat conditions of a reduced sense of touch or sensation in order to decrease neuropathic pain.
The Somatosensory Rehabilitation of Pain, is a method, who’s aim is to treat conditions of a reduced sense of touch or sensation in order to decrease neuropathic pain.
Somatosensory rehabilitation of pain
The Somatosensory Rehabilitation of Pain, is a method, who’s aim is to treat conditions of a reduced sense of touch or sensation (hypoesthesia) in order to decrease neuropathic pain.
The Somatosensory Rehabilitation of Pain, is a method, who’s aim is to treat conditions of a reduced sense of touch or sensation (hypoesthesia) in order to decrease neuropathic pain.
Sore throat
A sore throat or throat pain is a common physical symptom usually caused by acute pharyngitis, or throat inflammation, though it also occurs in a number of other situations, such as post t...
A sore throat or throat pain is a common physical symptom usually caused by acute pharyngitis, or throat inflammation, though it also occurs in a number of other situations, such as post t...
Suffering
Suffering, or pain in a broad sense, is an experience of unpleasantness and aversion associated with harm or threat of harm in an individual.
Suffering, or pain in a broad sense, is an experience of unpleasantness and aversion associated with harm or threat of harm in an individual.
Temporomandibular joint disorder
Temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMJ syndrome, is an umbrella term covering acute or chronic inflammation of the temporomandibular joint, which connects the mandible to the skull.
Temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMJ syndrome, is an umbrella term covering acute or chronic inflammation of the temporomandibular joint, which connects the mandible to the skull.
Tenderness (medicine)
In medicine, tenderness is pain or discomfort when an affected area is touched.
In medicine, tenderness is pain or discomfort when an affected area is touched.
Tendinitis
Tendinitis, meaning inflammation of a tendon, is a type of tendinopathy often confused with the more common tendinosis, which has similar symptoms but requires different treatment.
Tendinitis, meaning inflammation of a tendon, is a type of tendinopathy often confused with the more common tendinosis, which has similar symptoms but requires different treatment.
Tongue disease
Tongue diseases can be congenital or acquired.
Tongue diseases can be congenital or acquired.
Toothache
A toothache, also known as odontalgia or, less frequently, as odontalgy, is an aching pain in or around a tooth.
A toothache, also known as odontalgia or, less frequently, as odontalgy, is an aching pain in or around a tooth.
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation is a non-invasive nerve stimulation treatment designed to reduce pain both acute and chronic.
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation is a non-invasive nerve stimulation treatment designed to reduce pain both acute and chronic.
Transmarginal inhibition
In psychology, Transmarginal inhibition, or TMI, is an organism's response to overwhelming stimuli.
In psychology, Transmarginal inhibition, or TMI, is an organism's response to overwhelming stimuli.
Trigeminal neuralgia
Trigeminal neuralgia, tic douloureux is a neuropathic disorder characterized by episodes of intense pain in the face, originating from the trigeminal nerve.
Trigeminal neuralgia, tic douloureux is a neuropathic disorder characterized by episodes of intense pain in the face, originating from the trigeminal nerve.
Upper back pain
Upper back pain, also called middle back pain or thoracic pain, is pain that is felt between the bottom of the neck and top of the lumbar spine.
Upper back pain, also called middle back pain or thoracic pain, is pain that is felt between the bottom of the neck and top of the lumbar spine.
Vulvar vestibulitis
Vulvar Vestibulitis Syndrome (VVS), vestibulodynia, or simply vulvar vestibulitis is vulvodynia localized to the vulvar region.
Vulvar Vestibulitis Syndrome (VVS), vestibulodynia, or simply vulvar vestibulitis is vulvodynia localized to the vulvar region.
Vulvodynia
Vulvodynia is a chronic pain syndrome that affects the vulvar area and occurs without an identifiable cause or visible pathology categorized in the ICD-9 group 625—specifically ICD-9 625.7, whi...
Vulvodynia is a chronic pain syndrome that affects the vulvar area and occurs without an identifiable cause or visible pathology categorized in the ICD-9 group 625—specifically ICD-9 625.7, whi...
Weather pains
Weather pains or weather related pain classified as Other specified adverse effects not elsewhere classified, is a phenomenon that occurs when people feel pain, particularly joint pa...
Weather pains or weather related pain classified as Other specified adverse effects not elsewhere classified, is a phenomenon that occurs when people feel pain, particularly joint pa...
World Institute of Pain
WIP - World Institute of Pain was founded in 1994 as organization to better educate pain physicians for the 21st century.
WIP - World Institute of Pain was founded in 1994 as organization to better educate pain physicians for the 21st century.
Xiulu Ruan
Xiulu Ruan, MD, is fellowship trained, multi-boarded pain management specialist who has achieved 7 medical board/subspecialty board certifications in the United States, an unprecedented record i...
Xiulu Ruan, MD, is fellowship trained, multi-boarded pain management specialist who has achieved 7 medical board/subspecialty board certifications in the United States, an unprecedented record i...