General term for a variation of disorders that cause pain and numbness. Ascribed in traditional Chinese medicine to exposure to wind, cold and moisture.
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It is better to suffer short-term pain so that one will not have to suffer long-term pain; It is better to just get it over with, rather than prolong the agony.
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Long-term pain is not as good as short-term pain.
Chronic pain is generally defined as persistent pain, like daily migraines, or pain that continues after an injury heals or fails to heal.
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一般说来,慢性疼痛症指的是持久难消的疼痛,如普通的偏头痛,或是指不管伤口有没有痊愈都会有的疼痛。
There was a sudden sharp pain in her abdomen and she nearly collapsed from the pain.
她的小腹突然一阵剧痛,差点儿昏厥过去。
The pain in his stomach caused him to double up in pain.
他的胃痛使他不得不弯下腰。
Pain in the right shoulder can be referred pain from gallbladder disease.
右肩疼痛可视为胆囊疾病的牵涉性疼痛。
Although an estimated 50 million Americans suffer from chronic pain, only 26% of those battling moderate to severe pain see the proper specialists.
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