If you're the one in pain, you are what's called a masochist. There are several theories about this. * In the normal human body, pain triggers the release of endorphins -- natural opiates -- that help you to manage the pain. If you've ever stubbed your toe, you've probably noticed this. According to one theory, masochists are "hooked" on their own endorphins. * The pain is associated with childhood experiences of being physically punished and then forgiven. * The ability to endure the pain is proof of masculinity. Truth is, there are probably as many explanations as there are masochists. If you enjoy inflicting pain on others, you are what's called a sadist. Again, there are probably as many explanations for sadism as there are sadists. There are responsible ways to play with pain fetishes. Obviously, the most important issue is consent. You have to be able to trust each other. Both you and your playmate have to be able to say "no". And both of you have to be able to listen and stop the game.
Referred pain (also reflective pain) is pain perceived at a location other than the site of the painful stimulus.Radiation is different from referred pain. The pain related to the location of stimulus and radiate to another site
The 2 components of pain are fast pain, and slow pain. Fast pain is a sharp, localized pain and slow pain is dull and diffused and mostly unpleasant.
Pain that is caused by organic diseases and disorders is known as somatogenic pain.
Correct, gastrointestinal pain is abdominal pain.
Pain that is caused by organic diseases and disorders is known as somatogenic pain. Somatogenic pain in turn can be subdivided into nociceptive pain and neuropathic pain.
Do you mean "to dull your pain" or do you mean "I have a dull pain in my arm"? "I have a dull pain in my arm" means that the pain is like an ache. A sharp pain almost feels like a stab of pain through a part or parts of your body. It could also mean that your pain has faded. "to dull your pain" Could mean to distract you from your pain or take medicine such as pain killers to make the pain less noticible to you.
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Nociceptive pain, or the pain that is transmitted by nociceptors, is typically called acute pain.
Fast pain messages travel along the lateral pain system. Slower pain messages travel along the medial pain system.
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Abatement of pain is the same as reduction of pain.