Pain
An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage, or described in terms of such damage.
Also called: Pain.
Conditions associated with pain
The following conditions have been associated with pain in medical literature. This is informational and not a diagnosis.
17q11 microdeletion syndrome
17q11 microdeletion syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Anaplastic thyroid carcinoma
Anaplastic thyroid carcinoma is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Angiostrongyliasis
Angiostrongyliasis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Autoerythrocyte sensitization syndrome
Autoerythrocyte sensitization syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and...
Bacterial toxic-shock syndrome
Bacterial toxic-shock syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Bickerstaff brainstem encephalitis
Bickerstaff brainstem encephalitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and sig...
Cellulitis
A bacterial skin infection causing redness, swelling, warmth, and pain, which can spread and become serious....
Chronic graft versus host disease
Chronic graft versus host disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and sign...
Combined oxidative phosphorylation defect type 27
Combined oxidative phosphorylation defect type 27 is a medical condition that may be associated with various s...
Familial focal epilepsy with variable foci
Familial focal epilepsy with variable foci is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms...
Full schwannomatosis
Full schwannomatosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Hereditary ATTR amyloidosis
Hereditary ATTR amyloidosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Hereditary angioedema with C1Inh deficiency
Hereditary angioedema with C1Inh deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptom...
IgG4-related pachymeningitis
IgG4-related pachymeningitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
IgG4-related retroperitoneal fibrosis
IgG4-related retroperitoneal fibrosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and ...
Lymphatic filariasis
Lymphatic filariasis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy
Oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and sig...
POEMS syndrome
POEMS syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Parkes Weber syndrome
Parkes Weber syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Pellagra
Pellagra is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Poliomyelitis
Poliomyelitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Postpoliomyelitis syndrome
Postpoliomyelitis syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
ReNU syndrome
ReNU syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Scorpion envenomation
Scorpion envenomation is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Snakebite envenomation
Snakebite envenomation is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Stolerman neurodevelopmental syndrome
Stolerman neurodevelopmental syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and ...
Systemic sclerosis
Systemic sclerosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Zygomycosis
Zygomycosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
intellectual developmental disorder, autosomal dominant 77
intellectual developmental disorder, autosomal dominant 77 is a medical condition that may be associated with ...
multiple mitochondrial dysfunctions syndrome 9b
A mitochondrial dysfunction syndrome in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the FDXR gene. It is c...
neurocardiorenal malformation syndrome
neurocardiorenal malformation syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and...
primary erythermalgia
Primary erythermalgia is characterized by intermittent attacks of red, warm, painful burning extremities. It s...
Tests providers may use to investigate pain
When investigating pain, a healthcare provider may order one or more of the following laboratory tests. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Crp Test C-Reactive Protein
This blood test measures levels of CRP to help indicate if cases of inflammation or infection are occurring. I...
High-Sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP)
Assesses low-level inflammation and cardiovascular risk....
Urinalysis
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....
Symptoms commonly seen alongside pain
Fatigue
A subjective feeling of tiredness characterized by a lack of energy and motivation....
Fever
Body temperature elevated above the normal range....
Seizure
A seizure is an intermittent abnormality of nervous system physiology characterized by a transient occurrence ...
Skin Redness
Redness of the skin caused by increased blood flow, which can be a sign of inflammation or infection....
Skin Swelling
Swelling of the skin and tissues, which can be a sign of infection or inflammation....
Warm Skin
Skin that feels warm to the touch, which can be a sign of infection or inflammation....
When to seek care
Seek care from a qualified healthcare provider if pain is severe, persistent, worsening, or accompanied by concerning symptoms. If you think you have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the symptom pain mean?
Pain is a health sign or symptom described in medical literature. An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage, or described in terms of such damage.
Which conditions are associated with pain?
Pain has been reported in association with 33 conditions in the medical literature we index, including 17q11 microdeletion syndrome, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Anaplastic thyroid carcinoma, Angiostrongyliasis, Autoerythrocyte sensitization syndrome. These associations do not mean you have any of these conditions.
Should I see a doctor about pain?
You should discuss any persistent or concerning symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider. This website does not provide diagnosis. If you have severe symptoms or signs of a medical emergency, seek care immediately.