Glossary

Pain

Pain signals are sent to the brain by nerve cells to inform the body of injury or illness, causing an unpleasant and uncomfortable sensation called pain.

Pain is a common symptom associated with many different health conditions, concerns and injuries. Categorised depending on the severity and incapacitation level into acute pain, chronic pain, neuropathic pain and nociceptive pain, pain signals are sent to the brain by nerve cells in the vicinity of injury or illness. 

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