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Chronic Pain

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Definition: Aching sensation that persists for more than a few months. It may or may not be associated with trauma or disease, and may persist after the initial injury has healed. Its localization, character, and timing are more vague than with acute pain.  differentiate from PAIN, INTRACTABLE   
See Also Acute Pain 		Other names Widespread Chronic Pains; Pains, Widespread Chronic; Pains, Chronic; Pain, Widespread Chronic; Chronic Pains, Widespread; Chronic Pains; Chronic Pain, Widespread; Widespread Chronic Pain; Pain, Chronic

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