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What is chronic pain syndrome exactly?
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Pain for 6 months: This is a diagnosis often given for patients who experience pain that has lasted for greater than 6 months. The source of the pain is specific for each patient and is usually a separate diagnosis.
Answered 1/14/2018
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Pain beyond 3 months: It is loosely defined as pain lasting longer than 3 months. Also can be defined as pain that persists beyond the usual healing period. The central nervous system has the ability to remodel and reorganize. After a period of time the pain signal becomes engrained in the cns.
Answered 9/25/2012
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