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pain
pain is an uncomfortable sensation and emotional experience linked to tissue damage. it can be sharp or dull, come and go, be constant, throbbing, or stabbing. pain is a signal in your nervous system that something may be wrong. it is an essential mechanism for survival as it prompts the body to react and prevent further tissue damage.
there are two main types of pain: acute pain, a normal sensation triggered in the nervous system to alert you to possible injury, and chronic pain, which persists for weeks, months, or even years.
pain can be managed through a variety of methods, including medication, physical therapy, acupuncture, local electrical stimulation, brain stimulation, surgery, psychotherapy, relaxation techniques, biofeedback, and behaviour modification.
understanding and treating pain is complex and can involve a combination of therapies and techniques tailored to the individual.
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