Different types of pain

Modified on Thu, Mar 30, 2023 at 5:35 AM

Type of Pain	Feature Symptoms	Possible Causes
Acute Pain	Sudden onset, sharp, localized	Injuries, surgery, burns, fractures, dental procedures
Chronic Pain	Persistent, lasting > 3 months, dull or throbbing	Arthritis, fibromyalgia, nerve damage, cancer
Nociceptive Pain	Aching, throbbing, pressure-like	Tissue injury, inflammation, bruises, sprains
Neuropathic Pain	Burning, tingling, shooting, electric shock-like	Nerve damage, diabetes, shingles, spinal cord injury
Inflammatory Pain	Swelling, redness, warmth, tenderness	Autoimmune disorders, infections, tissue injury
Visceral Pain	Deep, aching, cramping, referred pain	Organ damage or disease, IBS, kidney stones, appendicitis
Somatic Pain	Sharp, well-localized, aggravated by movement	Muscle, joint, or bone injuries, surgery, arthritis
Referred Pain	Pain felt in a different area than the source	Heart attack, gallstones, kidney stones
Psychogenic Pain	Pain without clear physical cause, variable	Stress, depression, anxiety, emotional trauma

Note: This table provides a general overview of various types of pain, their distinguishing symptoms, and potential causes. A healthcare professional should be consulted for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.