chronic pain syndrome
Lasting bodily suffering
Chronic pain syndrome describes persistent pain lasting months or years, often accompanied by emotional distress, sleep problems, and reduced functioning.
The pain may continue after an initial injury heals or arise without clear physical cause.
Unlike acute pain that signals immediate harm, chronic pain becomes its own condition: She was diagnosed with chronic pain syndrome after years of unexplained symptoms.
Treatment typically addresses both physical and psychological dimensions.
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- flareSudden bright burst
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- throbbingRhythmic painful pulsing
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chronic pain syndromeremission
Temporary disease absence
pain relief · full health · physical well-being · painlessness · full recovery
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