visceral pain
Deep internal discomfort
Visceral pain is pain originating from internal organs—the gut, liver, bladder, heart.
Unlike the sharp, localized pain from a cut, visceral pain tends to be dull, diffuse, and hard to pinpoint: She described a visceral pain deep in her abdomen.
It often presents as aching, cramping, or pressure, and may be felt in locations distant from the affected organ.
- nerve fibersSignal-conducting neural strands
- analgesicsDrugs that reduce pain
- irritable bowelTemperamental intestinal condition
- stomach crampsInvoluntary abdominal muscle contractions
- gnawingPersistent biting action
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- painache, agony, hurt, hurting, suffering
- gut-brainvagus nerve, second brain, neural pathways, gut feelings, neurotransmitters