REFERRED PAIN: MECHANISMS, CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE, AND DIAGNOSTIC APPROACH
Keywords:
referred pain, pain mechanism, nervous system, pathophysiology, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, clinical signs, internal organ diseases, pain syndrome, medical practiceAbstract
This article comprehensively discusses the phenomenon of referred pain, including its physiological and pathophysiological foundations. The mechanisms of pain origin, its transmission through the nervous system, and its manifestation in different parts of the body are scientifically analyzed. In addition, the relationship between referred pain and various diseases, particularly internal organ pathologies, is examined along with their clinical features. The article highlights the diagnostic importance of referred pain, modern methods used to identify it, and its role in differential diagnosis. Furthermore, it emphasizes that proper evaluation of referred pain is crucial for physicians, as misinterpretation may lead to diagnostic errors. The findings of this study are important for improving effective diagnostic and treatment strategies in clinical practice
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