Pain/Stress and Coping Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What is visceral pain?
A
Arises within the body cavity, most commonly the thorax, abdomen, and pelvis
2
Q
What is somatic pain?
A
sharp pain that is well localized to a specific area
3
Q
How do people describe Nociceptive pain?
A
Aching, cramping or throbbing
4
Q
What describes neuropathic pain?
A
-burning, sharp or shooting
-pathological in nature
-Associated with phantom pain, poststroke pain, postherpetic neuralgia
5
Q
What system does stress activate?
A
The limbic system and the sympathetic nervous system
