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Acute septic arthritis, infectious arthritis, suppurative arthritis, pyogenic arthritis, [4] osteomyelitis, or joint infection is the invasion of a joint by an infectious agent resulting in joint inflammation. Generally speaking, symptoms typically include redness, heat and pain in a single joint associated with a decreased ability to move the ...
Amplified musculoskeletal pain syndrome (AMPS) is an illness characterized by notable pain intensity without an identifiable physical cause. [1] [6] Characteristic symptoms include skin sensitivity to light touch, also known as allodynia. Associated symptoms may include changes associated with disuse including changes in skin texture, color ...
Chronic pain continues past normal healing times and therefore does not have the same function as acute pain, which is to signal that there is a threat so the body can avoid future danger. [3] [4] Chronic pain is considered a syndrome because of the associated symptoms that develop in those experiencing this disorder. [5]
[4] [10] The risk is higher in people with a history of illicit drug use, alcohol misuse or trauma when compared to muscle diseases, and it is particularly high if multiple contributing factors occur together. [10] Rhabdomyolysis accounts for 7–10% of all cases of acute kidney injury in the U.S. [10] [13]
Costochondritis is a common condition that is responsible for approximately 13–36% of acute chest pain-related concerns from adults depending on the setting, with 14–39% for adolescents. [8] It is most often seen in individuals who are older than 40 years of age and occurs more often in women than in men.
Risk factors for PHN include older age, severe prodrome or rash, severe acute zoster pain, ophthalmic involvement, immunosuppression, and chronic conditions such as diabetes mellitus and lupus. [1] PHN is often very painful and can be quite debilitating. Affected individuals often experience a decrease in their quality of life. [2]
Post-mastectomy pain syndrome; Other names: PMPS: Symptoms: Burning, electric shock, or stabbing pain and/or neuropathic symptoms. [1] Usual onset: After mastectomy. [1] Causes: Direct nerve injury or formation of a traumatic neuroma or scar tissue. [1] Risk factors: Severe acute postoperative pain, preoperative anxiety, age ≤49 years, and ...
The chronic form typically presents more gradually with abdominal pain after eating, unintentional weight loss, vomiting, and fear of eating. [1] [2] Risk factors for acute intestinal ischemia include atrial fibrillation, heart failure, chronic kidney failure, being prone to forming blood clots, and previous myocardial infarction. [2]