US Medical Term · symptoms
Radiating Pain
Dolor irradiado
Also: Dolor que se irradia (regional variant)
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Radiating Pain |
| Spanish (Español) | Dolor irradiado |
| Chinese (中文) | 放射性疼痛 |
| Korean (한국어) | 방사통 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Đau lan tỏa |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Kumakalat na sakit |
| Portuguese (Português) | Dor irradiada |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | อาการปวดร้าว |
| Japanese (日本語) | 放散痛 |
What it means
Radiating pain is pain that starts in one location and spreads or travels to other parts of the body along a nerve pathway. For example, sciatica causes pain that radiates from the lower back through the buttock and down the leg. Arm pain radiating from the shoulder can signal a pinched nerve. Chest pain radiating to the jaw, arm, or back may indicate a heart attack. Radiating pain is often caused by nerve compression, a herniated disc, or problems with organs such as the heart or kidneys. Because it can indicate serious conditions, radiating pain—especially in the chest or accompanied by other symptoms—should be evaluated by a provider promptly.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
The pain in my lower back radiates all the way down to my foot.
El dolor en la parte baja de la espalda se irradia hasta el pie.
I have pain that starts in my neck and radiates down my left arm.
Tengo dolor que comienza en el cuello y se irradia por el brazo izquierdo.
The chest pain is radiating into my jaw and I feel short of breath.
El dolor en el pecho se irradia hacia la mandíbula y me siento con falta de aliento.
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Last reviewed: September 2026