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Acute Pain:
-Usually short-term and caused by an injury or illness
-Often subsides when the underlying cause is treated
-May indicate a serious medical condition, but it typically resolves within days or weeks
-Usually short-term and caused by an injury or illness
-Often subsides when the underlying cause is treated
-May indicate a serious medical condition, but it typically resolves within days or weeks
Persistent Pain:
-Longer lasting than acute pain and can last for months to years
-Not always linked to a specific injury or illness but may result from chronic conditions such as arthritis, cancer, fibromyalgia and nerve damage
-Can be difficult to treat due to its complex nature