Chronic pain
Chronic pain
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Home Illnesses and conditions Brain, nerves and spinal cord Chronic pain
Chronic or persistent pain is pain that lasts longer than 12 weeks, or beyond the natural healing time
What is chronic pain?
Read about chronic pain symptoms and causes
Common Symptoms
Symptom information is not available for this condition yet.
⚠️ This symptom list is for educational purposes. Having these symptoms does not mean you have this condition. See a doctor for proper diagnosis.
Medicines Commonly Used
⚠️ These medicines are commonly used for confirmed diagnoses of this condition. This is NOT a recommendation or prescription. Treatment must be determined by your doctor.
No medicines have been linked to this condition yet.
Complications
Living with chronic pain
Read about pain management strategies to live better with chronic pain
Coping with a flare up of chronic pain
Find out how to cope with a flare up of chronic pain
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