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Nociplastic pain is characterised by altered pain processing in the nervous system without clear evidence of ongoing tissue damage or nerve injury.
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Nociplastic pain
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Referred pain occurs when the pain is felt in a location different from the actual source of the problem. It is often due to shared nerve pathways.
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Referred pain
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Nociceptive pain is the most common type and is typically caused by the activation of pain receptors (nociceptors) in response to tissue damage or injury. Nociceptive pain feels sharp, aching, or throbbing. It's often caused by an external injury, like stubbing your toe, having a sports injury, or a dental procedure.
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Nociceptive pain
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Neuropathic pain results from damage or dysfunction of the nervous system, particularly the nerves themselves. It is often described as a burning, shooting, or electric shock-like pain.
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Neuropathic pain
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Inflammatory pain results from the body's inflammatory response to injury or infection. It is a protective form of pain during the healing process.
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Inflammatory pain
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Pain sensation
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A 26-year-old male patient with arm pain. He informs you that he sustained a laceration on the medial aspect of his forearm last week that required stitches. The skin feels hot to the touch, he describes the pain as dull in quality. On palpation of the area, there is hypersensitivity and the patient limits the movement of his arm. He has no fever.

What type of pain is the patient experiencing?
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