Compare And Contrast Acute Pain And Chronic Pain

Chronic Pain vs. Acute Pain

There are two types of pain: acute and chronic. Acute pain is a pain that comes on quickly, it can be severe, but it lasts a relatively short time as opposed to chronic pain. All chronic pain patients were once acute pain patients. Each pain presents different psychological profiles because chronic pain often carries an overlay of psychological distress which complicates diagnosis and treatment. Acute pain doesn’t last long and usually goes away as your body heals. The pain can range from mild to severe. It usually serves as a warning of disease or a threat to the body. Acute pain can be cause by many events including: surgery, broken bones, dental work, burns or cuts, and labor or child birth. Medications that