Pain that persists longer than six months and increases in severity is considered to be

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Pain that persists for longer than six months and increases in severity is considered to be chronic progressive pain. Chronic benign pain may persist for longer than six months but does not increase in severity. Recurrent acute pain refers to episodes of acute pain that occur repeatedly over time, while psychosomatic pain is pain that is caused or exacerbated by psychological factors.

Pain That Persists Longer Than Six Months and Increases in Severity