THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

PELVIS CAVITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
If pain is diffuse it is said to be ____
A
chronic
B
acute
C
widespread
D
localized
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The word “diffuse” means “widespread” and refers to pain that is more or less all over, or at least in many areas. The goal of this guide is to provide information while awaiting evaluation with your doctor, or for additional information after you have seen him or her.

Detailed explanation-2: -These include sero-negative rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, Lyme disease, polymyalgia rheumatica and lupus. They have symptoms of widespread pain along with joint involvement. Most rheumatic diseases are treated with medication and physical therapy.

Detailed explanation-3: -Diffuse pain is pain that shifts in location and intensity throughout the body. An example of a diffuse pain condition is fibromyalgia. In small clinical trials myofascial release has been found to be effective on patients with fibromyalgia, although further research is necessary.

Detailed explanation-4: -Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues.

Detailed explanation-5: -The most common causes of muscle pain are tension, stress, overuse and minor injuries. This type of pain is usually limited to just a few muscles or a small part of your body. Muscle pain that is felt throughout your whole body is most often caused by an infection, such as the flu.

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