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. 2013 Dec:74 Suppl 12:C188-91.
doi: 10.12968/hmed.2013.74.sup12.c188.

An introduction to pain pathways and mechanisms

Danielle Reddi  1 , Natasha Curran, Robert Stephens
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An introduction to pain pathways and mechanisms

Danielle Reddi et al. Br J Hosp Med (Lond). 2013 Dec.

Abstract

Pain is a vital function of the nervous system in providing the body with a warning of potential or actual injury. It is both a sensory and emotional experience, affected by psychological factors such as past experiences, beliefs about pain, fear or anxiety.

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