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			\| name = Hyperalgesia
			\| image = [[File:Hyperalgesia_and_allodynia.svg\|250px]]
			\| caption = Diagram illustrating hyperalgesia and allodynia
			\| field = [[Neurology]]
			\| symptoms = Increased sensitivity to pain
			\| causes = [[Nerve injury]], [[inflammation]], [[opioid]] use
			\| diagnosis = [[Clinical diagnosis]]
			\| differential = [[Allodynia]], [[neuropathic pain]]
			\| treatment = [[Analgesics]], [[antidepressants]], [[anticonvulsants]]
			\| frequency = Common in patients with chronic pain conditions
			}}
	'''Hyperalgesia''' is an increased sensitivity to pain, which may be caused by damage to nociceptors or peripheral nerves. Temporary increased sensitivity to pain also occurs as part of the body's defense mechanisms during illness or injury.		'''Hyperalgesia''' is an increased sensitivity to pain, which may be caused by damage to nociceptors or peripheral nerves. Temporary increased sensitivity to pain also occurs as part of the body's defense mechanisms during illness or injury.

	==Causes==		==Causes==
	Hyperalgesia can be caused by a number of factors, including:		Hyperalgesia can be caused by a number of factors, including:
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	* Certain medications, such as opioids		* Certain medications, such as opioids
	* Certain diseases, such as [[fibromyalgia]] and [[migraines]]		* Certain diseases, such as [[fibromyalgia]] and [[migraines]]

	==Symptoms==		==Symptoms==
	The main symptom of hyperalgesia is an unusually strong reaction to painful stimuli. This can include:		The main symptom of hyperalgesia is an unusually strong reaction to painful stimuli. This can include:
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	* Pain from stimuli that do not normally cause pain (allodynia)		* Pain from stimuli that do not normally cause pain (allodynia)
	* Increased pain from stimuli that are far from the area of injury or inflammation (secondary hyperalgesia)		* Increased pain from stimuli that are far from the area of injury or inflammation (secondary hyperalgesia)

	==Treatment==		==Treatment==
	Treatment for hyperalgesia focuses on managing the underlying cause of the increased pain sensitivity. This can include:		Treatment for hyperalgesia focuses on managing the underlying cause of the increased pain sensitivity. This can include:
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	* Physical therapy to help manage pain and improve function		* Physical therapy to help manage pain and improve function
	* Psychological therapies, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, to help manage the emotional impact of chronic pain		* Psychological therapies, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, to help manage the emotional impact of chronic pain

	==See also==		==See also==
	* [[Allodynia]]		* [[Allodynia]]
	* [[Pain management]]		* [[Pain management]]
	* [[Chronic pain]]		* [[Chronic pain]]

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'''Hyperalgesia''' is an increased sensitivity to pain, which may be caused by damage to nociceptors or peripheral nerves. Temporary increased sensitivity to pain also occurs as part of the body's defense mechanisms during illness or injury.

==Causes==
Hyperalgesia can be caused by a number of factors, including:
* [[Inflammation]] or injury to the skin or other tissues
* [[Nerve damage]] or irritation
* Certain medications, such as opioids
* Certain diseases, such as [[fibromyalgia]] and [[migraines]]

==Symptoms==
The main symptom of hyperalgesia is an unusually strong reaction to painful stimuli. This can include:
* Increased pain from stimuli that normally cause pain
* Pain from stimuli that do not normally cause pain (allodynia)
* Increased pain from stimuli that are far from the area of injury or inflammation (secondary hyperalgesia)

==Treatment==
Treatment for hyperalgesia focuses on managing the underlying cause of the increased pain sensitivity. This can include:
* Medications to reduce inflammation and pain
* Physical therapy to help manage pain and improve function
* Psychological therapies, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, to help manage the emotional impact of chronic pain

==See also==
* [[Allodynia]]
* [[Pain management]]
* [[Chronic pain]]

==References==
<references />

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