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Chronic Pain
Types of Chronic Pain
Chronic pain can be caused by a number of diseases, injuries, and conditions. Understanding the different classifications and symptoms can allow you to take an active role in your care.
Most Common Chronic Pain Conditions
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The Main Types of Chronic Pain
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What Does Nerve Pain Feel Like?
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How to Treat Chronic Postoperative Pain
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Causes of Chronic Post-Mastectomy Pain
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Causes of Chronic Postoperative Pain
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Neuroma: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
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Dealing With Chronic Postoperative Hernia Pain
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The Causes and Treatment of Psychogenic Pain
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Trigeminal Neuralgia Overview and Treatment
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Overview of Pelvic Nerve Pain
Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD
What Is Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome or RSD?
Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO
Superficial and Deep Somatic Pain Overview
Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD
Male Pelvic Pain: Causes and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD
Visceral Pain: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment
Medically reviewed by David Ozeri, MD
Dealing With Abdominal Pain After Surgery
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Neuropathic Pain: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Sarah Rahal, MD
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD
Demystifying Chronic Pelvic Pain Symptoms
Medically reviewed by Keri Peterson, MD
4 Most Common Types of Chronic Pain
Medically reviewed by Jenny Sweigard, MD
Pudendal Neuropathy Causes Chronic Pelvic Pain
Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD
Genitofemoral Neuropathy Symptoms, Cause, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Sarah Rahal, MD
Phantom Limb Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
Medically reviewed by Isaac O. Opole, MD, PhD
Nociceptive Pain Types, Phases, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD, MPH
Dealing With Chronic Headache Pain
Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD
Pelvic Pain and Joint Instability During Pregnancy
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Features of Idiopathic Pain
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Headache Types, Symptoms and Treatment
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Common Causes of Chronic Pelvic Pain
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Pelvic Pain Caused by Uterine Fibroids
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What Are Nociceptors?
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Central Neuropathic Pain Syndrome
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