What is Pain?

Pain is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.

If you have Pain that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.

Possible conditions associated with Pain

The following conditions have been associated with Pain. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.

17q11 microdeletion syndrome

17q11 microdeletion syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

Achenbach Syndrome

A benign condition causing sudden bruising, pain, and swelling of one or more fingers, which usually resolves within day...

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

Anaplastic thyroid carcinoma

Anaplastic thyroid carcinoma is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

Angiostrongyliasis

Angiostrongyliasis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

Autoerythrocyte sensitization syndrome

Autoerythrocyte sensitization syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

Bacterial toxic-shock syndrome

Bacterial toxic-shock syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

Bickerstaff brainstem encephalitis

Bickerstaff brainstem encephalitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

Cellulitis

A bacterial skin infection causing redness, swelling, warmth, and pain, which can spread and become serious.

Chronic graft versus host disease

Chronic graft versus host disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

Combined oxidative phosphorylation defect type 27

Combined oxidative phosphorylation defect type 27 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms an...

Costochondritis

Inflammation of the cartilage where the ribs meet the breastbone, causing sharp chest pain that is often worse with deep...

Related symptoms

When to seek medical care

Seek urgent care if Pain is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.