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.
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Causes of Chronic Post-Mastectomy Pain
Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD
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Causes of Chronic Postoperative Pain
Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD
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Neuroma: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD
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Dealing With Chronic Postoperative Hernia Pain
Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD
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The Causes and Treatment of Psychogenic Pain
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Trigeminal Neuralgia Overview and Treatment
Medically reviewed by David Ozeri, MD
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Overview of Pelvic Nerve Pain
Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD
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What Is Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome or RSD?
Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO
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Superficial and Deep Somatic Pain Overview
Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD
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Male Pelvic Pain: Causes and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD
Senior patient suffering from backache
Visceral Pain: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment
Medically reviewed by David Ozeri, MD
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Dealing With Abdominal Pain After Surgery
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
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Neuropathic Pain: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Sarah Rahal, MD
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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD
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Demystifying Chronic Pelvic Pain Symptoms
Medically reviewed by Keri Peterson, MD
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4 Most Common Types of Chronic Pain
Medically reviewed by Jenny Sweigard, MD
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Pudendal Neuropathy Causes Chronic Pelvic Pain
Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD
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Genitofemoral Neuropathy Symptoms, Cause, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Sarah Rahal, MD
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Phantom Limb Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
Medically reviewed by Isaac O. Opole, MD, PhD
Injured basketball player holding his ankle in pain on the court.
Nociceptive Pain Types, Phases, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD, MPH
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Dealing With Chronic Headache Pain
Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD
Pregnant woman sitting on bed holding her back in pain
Pelvic Pain and Joint Instability During Pregnancy
Medically reviewed by Keri Peterson, MD
elderly woman with shoulder pain
Features of Idiopathic Pain
Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD
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Headache Types, Symptoms and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Sarah Rahal, MD
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Common Causes of Chronic Pelvic Pain
Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD
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Pelvic Pain Caused by Uterine Fibroids
Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD
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What Are Nociceptors?
Medically reviewed by Chris Vincent, MD
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Central Neuropathic Pain Syndrome
Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD