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Mental and Physical Pain

33 Words

17m

backache
1.
back
ache
Noun

a pain in someone's back

Backache is a common complaint among office workers.

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colic
2.
co
lic
Noun

a condition in babies where they cry a lot and seem uncomfortable, usually because of stomach pain or gas

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cramp
3.
cramp
Verb

to limit or stop something from moving or progressing freely

The traffic jam cramped our journey to the airport.

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crick
Noun

a sudden, sharp pain or discomfort, often linked to muscle stiffness, commonly occurring in areas like the neck, back, or other parts of the body

Waking up with a neck crick after an uncomfortable night's sleep is common.

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earache
5.
ear
ache
Noun

a pain inside the ear

Don't ignore a severe earache, it might need medical attention.

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electric shock
6.
electric shock
Noun

the use of electricity to administer punishment or torture

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eye
strain
Noun

discomfort or fatigue in the eyes, often caused by prolonged reading, screen time, or other activities requiring intense visual focus

Taking short breaks during long reading sessions can prevent eyestrain.

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growing pains
Noun

problems that arise in enlarging an enterprise (especially in the early stages)

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headache
9.
head
ache
Noun

a pain in the head, usually persistent

Avoiding stress can help you prevent headaches.

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lumbago
10.
lum
ba
go
Noun

lower back pain, often characterized by discomfort, stiffness, or muscle tension in the lumbar region of the spine

Stretching exercises can help alleviate the symptoms of lumbago.

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pins and needles
Phrase

the sensation of tiny sharp points poking into the skin or a mild numbing feeling, often felt in the hands, arms, legs, or feet, caused when pressure is put on nerves

I had pins and needles in the tips of my fingers.

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toothache
12.
tooth
ache
Noun

pain felt in a tooth or several teeth

After eating too many sweets, she got a severe toothache.

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writer's cramp
Noun

a condition characterized by painful involuntary movement or stiffness in the hand or forearm caused by excessive writing

Writer's cramp can occur after extended writing sessions.

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ache
14.
ache
Noun

a continuous pain in a part of the body, often not severe

After the long hike, I had an ache in my legs.

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agony
15.
a
go
ny
Noun

severe physical or mental pain

The patient endured the agony of chronic migraines for years.

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anguish
16.
ang
uish
Noun

a state of extreme physical pain or mental distress

The news of the accident brought her profound anguish as she waited for updates on her loved ones.

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irritation
17.
i
rri
ta
tion
Noun

a feeling of annoyance or discomfort caused by something that is bothersome or unpleasant

The long wait at the doctor's office was a source of irritation for all the patients.

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neuralgia
18.
neu
ral
gia
Noun

a stabbing or burning pain along a nerve, often caused by irritation or damage to the nerve

Trigeminal neuralgia is characterized by sudden, severe facial pain.

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pang
19.
pang
Noun

an unexpected and brief experience of a particular feeling, often a negative one

She felt a pang of hunger in the late afternoon.

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smart
20.
smart
Adjective

able to think and learn in a good and quick way

My daughter is a smart student, and her teachers appreciate her enthusiasm for learning.

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spasm
21.
spa
sm
Noun

a sudden, uncontrollable tightening or contraction of a muscle

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stab
22.
stab
Verb

to push a knife or other sharp object into someone to injure or kill them

The assailant attempted to stab the victim multiple times before fleeing the scene.

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suffer
23.
su
ffer
Verb

to experience and be affected by something bad or unpleasant

They suffered the consequences of their actions.

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throb
24.
throb
Verb

expand and contract rhythmically; beat rhythmically

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torment
25.
tor
ment
Noun

extreme amount of pain or distress experienced either physically or mentally

The prisoner endured years of torment at the hands of his captors.

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tor
ture
Verb

to inflict extreme mental pain, distress, or anxiety on someone

The constant interrogation seemed to torture him mentally, breaking his spirit.

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twinge
27.
twinge
Verb

squeeze tightly between the fingers

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gripe
28.
gripe
Verb

to complain or express dissatisfaction about something

He always gripes about the weather.

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decompression sickness
Noun

a condition where sudden pressure changes cause nitrogen bubbles in the body, leading to symptoms like joint pain and fatigue

Divers should rise slowly to avoid decompression sickness.

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repetitive strain injury
Noun

damage to muscles, tendons, or other soft tissues that develops over time from repetitive movements, prolonged overuse, or sustained awkward posture during work or daily activities

After months of typing without breaks she was diagnosed with a repetitive strain injury in her right wrist.

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chest pain
Noun

any discomfort or pressure felt in the chest area, that can be because of heart issues, digestive problems, or muscle strain

Chest pain may be exacerbated by stress and anxiety in some individuals.

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stomachache
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sto
mach
ache
Noun

a pain in or near someone's stomach

Drinking too much coffee gives me a stomachache.

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orofacial pain
Noun

a specialized field of dentistry that focuses on the diagnosis and management of pain disorders related to the mouth and face

Dr. Smith is an expert in orofacial pain and has helped many patients manage their chronic jaw discomfort.

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