Hyperalgesia (Keyword Definition)

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Hyperalgesia	- "Increased sensitivity to noxious stimulation, representing a lowered threshold to noxious stimulation, not an increased response to stimulation above the threshold." (J297.6.w1, D152.w6. ) This is often associated with inflammatory conditions (D152.w6) Compare with: Allodynia Hyperaesthesia	Opposite: Hypoalgesia

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Hyperalgesia

- "Increased sensitivity to noxious stimulation, representing a lowered threshold to noxious stimulation, not an increased response to stimulation above the threshold." (J297.6.w1, D152.w6. )

This is often associated with inflammatory conditions (D152.w6)

Compare with:

Allodynia
Hyperaesthesia

Opposite: Hypoalgesia