Medical Terminology - Pain Descriptors

Question 1

Pain

Answer 1

Dolor

Question 2

Aches

Answer 2

Achaques

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Burning

Answer 3

Ardor

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Constant

Answer 4

Constante

Question 5

Crushing (pain)

Answer 5

(Dolor) aplastante

Question 6

Dull pain

Answer 6

Dolor sordo
Dolor amortiguado

Dull pain is usually used to describe chronic or persistent pain. This is a deep ache felt in an area, but typically doesn’t stop you from daily activities. Examples of dull pain may be a:

slight headache
sore muscle
bruised bone

Question 7

Itching

Answer 7

Picazón

Question 8

Numbing pain

Answer 8

Adormecedor, entumecedor

Question 9

Numbness

Answer 9

Adormecimiento, entumecimiento

Question 10

Sharp pain

Answer 10

Dolor agudo
Puntada

Sharp pain is harsher and may make you suck in your breath when it occurs. It’s generally more localized in a specific place. Examples of sharp pain include:

paper cuts
ankle sprains
tweaks in your back
muscle tears

Question 11

Stabbing pain

Answer 11

Dolor punzante

Question 12

Tenderness

Answer 12

Sensibilidad

Question 13

Throbbing pain

Answer 13

Dolor punzante
Dolor palpitante

Question 14

Tingling

Answer 14

Hormigueo

Question 15

Acute pain

Answer 15

Dolor agudo

Acute pain comes on suddenly and is usually caused by a sudden injury, disease or illness. Acute pain can usually be mitigated or treated.

Question 16

Chronic pain

Answer 16

Dolor crónico

Chronic pain is a feeling of discomfort that lasts for a long time. It can be caused by severe and lasting problems.

Question 17

How can I describe my pain?

There are different categories used when describing or attempting to gather information about pain. These include:

Answer 17

location: where the pain is felt
intensity: how severe the pain is
frequency: how often the pain occurs
quality: the type of pain
duration: how long the pain lasts when it occurs
pattern: what causes the pain and what improves it

Question 18

Types/Quality of pain

Answer 18

dull - sordo
sharp - agudo
nagging - persistente
shooting - súbito, pinchazo
throbbing - palpitante
stabbing - punzante
gnawing - lacerante
hot - caliente
burning - ardiente
tenderness - sensibilidad

Question 19

bleeding

Answer 19

sangrado

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chills

Answer 20

escalofríos

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dizziness

Answer 21

mareos

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headache

Answer 22

dolor de cabeza

Question 23

running nose

Answer 23

Rhinitis
Nariz congestionada

Question 24

swelling

Answer 24

hinchazón
inflamación

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side effects

Answer 25

efectos secundarios

Question 26

sore

Answer 26

s. dolor, llaga, úlcera, irritación
adj. adolorido, irritado

Question 27

stomachache

Answer 27

dolor de estómago

Question 28

sweat

Answer 28

sudor