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   Pain

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   noun

   • 1. physical suffering or discomfort caused by illness or injury: "she's in great pain" Similar sufferingagonyafflictiontorturetormentdiscomfortsorenessacheachingsorenesshurtthrobthrobbingsmartingprickingstingstingingtwingeshooting painstabpangspasmstitchcrampdiscomfortirritationstiffnesstenderness
   • ▪ mental suffering or distress: "the pain of loss" Similar sorrowgriefheartacheheartbreaksadnessunhappinessdistressdesolationmiserywretchednessdespairdesperationmental sufferingemotional sufferingtraumabitternessanguishafflictiontribulationvexationwoeagonytormenttorture
   • ▪ an annoying or tedious person or thing: informal "she's a pain" Similar nuisancepestbothervexationirritantsource of irritation/annoyanceworryprobleminconveniencetrialtribulationplaguesource of aggravationborethorn in the fleshthe bane of one's lifeinformal:pain in the neckdragvulgar slang:pain in the ass
   • 2. careful effort; great care or trouble: "she took pains to see that everyone ate well" Similar careeffortbothertroublelaborexertionstrainstruggle

   verb

   • 1. cause mental or physical pain to: "it pains me to say this" Similar hurtcause painbe painfulbe soreachethrobsmartburnpricklestingpinchtwingecause discomfortbe tenderinformal:killplay upsaddengrievedistressmake miserable/wretchedtroubleworrybotherperturbdisturboppressharrowcause anguish toafflictcut to the quickmortifytormenttorturewoundstinggnaw at
   • ▪ (of a part of the body) hurt: "sometimes my right hand would pain" Similar hurtcause painbe painfulbe soreachethrobsmartburnpricklestingpinchtwingecause discomfortbe tenderinformal:killplay up

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘suffering inflicted as punishment for an offense’): from Old French peine, from Latin poena ‘penalty’, later ‘pain’.

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   What does pain mean?

   • Pain was defined as “An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage, or described in terms of such damage” ( Text box 1 ).

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   Where does the word 'pain' come from?

   • Middle English, from Anglo-French peine (pain, suffering), from Latin poena (penalty, punishment), in turn from Greek poinē (payment, penalty, recompense). * The Declaration of Montréal, a document developed during the First International Pain Summit on September 3, 2010, states that “Access to pain management is a fundamental human right.” 4.

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   Is pain a physical measure?

   • Merskey, the chair of the IASP Subcommittee on Taxonomy, recognized that pain was “a psychological concept and not a physical measure” and that the experience of pain had to be distinguished from noxious stimulation [ 25, 26 ].

   The Revised IASP definition of pain: concepts, challenges, and

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3. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesThe Revised IASP definition of pain: concepts, challenges, and...

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   Sep 1, 2020 · The current IASP definition of pain as “An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage, or described in terms of such damage” was recommended by the Subcommittee on Taxonomy and adopted by the IASP Council in 1979.

4. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › 145750Pain: What it is and how to treat it - Medical News Today

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   Treating acute pain often involves taking medication. Often, this type of pain results from an underlying health issue, and treating it may relieve the pain without the need for pain management. For example, if a bacterial infection is causing a sore throat, antibioticscan treat the infection, easing the soreness as a result.

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   Acetaminophen is a type of analgesic, or pain reliever. It is an active ingredient in hundredsTrusted Sourceof medications, including over-the-counter and prescription drugs. Often known by the brand name Tylenol, acetaminophen can relieve pain and fever. Combined with other ingredients, it can help treat allergy symptoms, coughs, flu symptoms, and...

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   NSAIDs are another type of analgesic. They can reduce pain and help a person regain daily function. They are available over the counter or by prescription at a range of strengths. NSAIDs are suitable for minor acute pains, such as headaches, light sprains, and backaches. NSAIDs can relieve localized inflammationand pain that is due to swelling. The...

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   Doctors prescribe these drugs for the most extreme acute pains, such as those that result from surgery, burns, cancer, and bone fractures. Opioids are highly addictive, cause withdrawal symptoms, and lose effectiveness over time. They require a prescription. In situations involving severe trauma and pain, a doctor will carefully manage and administ...

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   A range of nondrug therapies can help relieve pain. These alternatives to medication may be more suitable for people experiencing chronic pain. These therapies include: 1. Acupuncture:Inserting very fine needles at specific pressure points may reduce pain. 2. Nerve blocks: These injections can numb a group of nervesthat act as a source of pain for ...

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5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPAIN | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   PAIN meaning: 1. a feeling of physical suffering caused by injury or illness: 2. emotional or mental suffering…. Learn more.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › painPAIN | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   PAIN definition: 1. an unpleasant physical feeling caused by an illness or injury: 2. sadness or mental suffering…. Learn more.

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   Definitions of pain. noun. a somatic sensation of acute discomfort. “as the intensity increased the sensation changed from tickle to pain ”. synonyms: pain sensation, painful sensation. see more. noun. a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder. “the patient developed severe pain and distension”.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › painpain | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   pain meaning: 1. an unpleasant physical feeling caused by an illness or injury: 2. sadness or mental suffering…. Learn more.

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   Pain definition: physical suffering or distress, as due to injury, illness, etc.. See examples of PAIN used in a sentence.