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Hyperalgesia

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Updated May 12, 2008

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Definition: An increased intensity of normal pain sensations. In reality, it is an increased nervous system response to stimulus that causes pain. Hyperalgesia is one possible outcome of damaged nerves.
Examples:
You could think of hyperalgesia as turning up the volume knob on pain that is already there.

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