A condition in which a chronic pain sufferer becomes more sensitive to pain over time is known as:

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Hyperalgesia is a phenomenon in which chronic pain sufferers become more sensitive to pain over time. This means that they may experience increased pain or discomfort in response to stimuli that would not normally be painful. Chronic pain syndrome and chronic fatigue syndrome are related to chronic pain but do not specifically refer to the increased sensitivity aspect. Analgesia refers to the absence of pain rather than increased sensitivity to pain.

A Condition in Which a Chronic Pain Sufferer Becomes More