Chronic pain - Learn more
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Most pain associated with an illness, injury or surgery goes away within a few months of its onset. If pain continues after this time, it is defined as chronic pain. It can cause distress and discomfort and affect quality of life. How and why chronic pain occurs varies, but there are treatments available.
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Crohn's disease - Learn more
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