17/07/2025
Acute pain
Acute pain is short-term pain that comes on suddenly and is usually caused by an injury, surgery, or illness. It’s your body’s natural response to harm — like an alarm system alerting you something’s wrong.
⏱️ Key Features:
• Lasts a few seconds to a few weeks or months
• Usually goes away once the cause is treated or healed
• Often sharp, intense, or throbbing
• Easy to pinpoint the cause (like a cut, sprain, or infection)
📍Examples:
• Sprained ankle
• Broken bone
• Surgery recovery
• Dental work
• Burns or cuts
✅ Why it matters:
Acute pain is protective — it stops you from doing more damage and encourages rest and healing. But if untreated, it can sometimes turn into chronic pain.
