Nociceptive pain is a type of pain that involves the detection of noxious stimuli by nociceptors, which is carried through the central nervous system for the body to respond and protect itself from harm.
Nociceptors exist in many areas throughout the body, including both somatic and visceral tissues. Examples of nociceptive pain include pain from a burn, bruise, infection, or bone or muscular injury, all of which are usually temporary but may continue for an extended period of time in some cases.
Nociceptive pain typically responds well to analgesic and anti-inflammatory medications and can usually be well controlled with pain relief management techniques.
Nociceptive pain can be acute or chronic, depending on the conditions that caused the incident, although temporary cases are more common. A muscular injury, such as a sprained ankle, is an example of acute nociceptive pain, whereas pain from cancer or arthritis may be chronic.
