US Medical Term · symptoms
Chronic Pain
Dolor crónico
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Chronic Pain |
| Spanish (Español) | Dolor crónico |
| Chinese (中文) | 慢性疼痛 |
| Korean (한국어) | 만성 통증 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Đau mãn tính |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Talamak na sakit |
| Portuguese (Português) | Dor crônica |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | อาการปวดเรื้อรัง |
| Japanese (日本語) | 慢性疼痛 |
What it means
Chronic pain is pain that persists or recurs for three months or longer, beyond the expected period of tissue healing. It can affect any part of the body and range from mild to severe. Unlike acute pain, which alerts you to injury, chronic pain often continues even after the original cause has healed and can become a medical condition in its own right. Common examples include chronic back pain, fibromyalgia, arthritis, and persistent headaches. Chronic pain can affect sleep, mood, and daily functioning. Treatment often involves a combination of medications, physical therapy, psychological support, and lifestyle changes aimed at improving quality of life.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
I have been dealing with pain in my back every single day for over a year.
He estado lidiando con dolor en la espalda todos los días durante más de un año.
My chronic pain makes it hard to sleep, work, and enjoy daily activities.
Mi dolor crónico me dificulta dormir, trabajar y disfrutar de las actividades diarias.
I have tried several treatments for my chronic pain and nothing has helped enough.
He probado varios tratamientos para mi dolor crónico y ninguno ha ayudado lo suficiente.
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Last reviewed: September 2026