Types of Pain Flashcards
1
Q
nociceptive
A
one or two types of physical pain (the other being neuropathic)
2
Q
examples of nociceptive pain (4)
A
bruises
burns
fractures
overuse or joint damage due to arthritis or sprains
3
Q
neuropathic pain
A
due to damage to the body neurological system, often described as shooting pain or burning sensation along the path of the nerve
4
Q
referred pain
A
pain perceived at a location other than the site of the painful stimulus or origin of the pain
5
Q
projected pain
A
pain that follows the same nerve distribution as the primary source (dermatome or motor distribution)
6
Q
central pain
A
source is central but perceived peripherally
7
Q
example of central pain
A
brain tumor than causes extremity pain (brain does not have nociceptors)
