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Diseases » Pain Disorder » Introduction
 

Pain Disorder

Pain Disorder: Introduction

A somatoform disorder (no obvious medical cause) where the main complaint is persistent chronic pain that is distressing or makes it difficult for the patient to function normally. There is no obvious medical reason for the pain but it is nevertheless felt as a genuine pain to the patient. The pain has a psychological origin which can often be made worse by stress. Treatment often involves psychotherapy and/or medication.

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Medical Textbooks Online about Pain Disorder

Medical Books Excerpts
  • BACK PAIN
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • BREAST PAIN
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • CHEST PAIN
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • EYE PAIN
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • FACE PAIN
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • FLANK PAIN
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • GIRDLE PAIN
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • HEEL PAIN
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • HIP PAIN
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • JAW PAIN
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • Back Pain
  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • Chest Pain
  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • Hip Pain
  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • Knee Pain
  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • ARM PAIN
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
  • EYE PAIN
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
  • HIP PAIN
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
  • Arm pain
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • Back pain
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • Chest pain
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • Eye pain
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • Flank pain
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • Jaw pain
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • Leg pain
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • Neck pain
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • Rectal pain
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • Throat pain
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • Back Pain
  • "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)
  • Chest Pain
  • "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)
  • Arm pain
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • Back pain
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • Chest pain
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • Facial pain
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • Flank pain
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • Jaw pain
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • Leg Pain
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • Neck pain
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • Rectal pain
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • Throat pain
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • Chest Pain, Atypical
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • Low Back Pain
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • Abdominal Pain
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • Calf Pain
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • Chronic Pelvic Pain
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • Hip Pain
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • Knee Pain
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • Neck Pain
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • Pleuritic Pain
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • Scrotal Pain
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • Shoulder Pain
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • Eye Pain
  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)
  • Hip Pain
  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)
  • Abdominal pain
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • Back pain
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • Chest pain
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • Eye pain
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • Flank pain
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • Jaw pain
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • Neck pain
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • Arm pain
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • Back pain
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • Breast pain
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • Chest pain
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • Eye pain
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • Facial pain
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • Flank pain
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • Jaw pain
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • Leg pain
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • Neck pain
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • Rectal pain
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • Throat pain
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • Abdominal Pain
  • "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
  • Back Pain
  • "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
  • Chest Pain
  • "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
  • Arm pain
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • Back pain
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • Chest pain
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • Flank pain
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • Jaw pain
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • Leg pain
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • Neck pain
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • ARM PAIN
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
  • EYE PAIN
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
  • HIP PAIN
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
 

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