When a painful injury occurs, it's not just those tissues that are directly damaged that stimulate pain receptors. Over time nearby cells become excessively sensitized and therefore are easily stimulated to detect pain. The resulting throbbing pain found areas near an injury are because of tissue ______________.

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Hyperalgesia refers to an increased sensitivity to pain, which can occur in areas surrounding an injury. This condition leads to pain being felt more intensely in the affected regions, explaining the throbbing pain near an injury site.

When a Painful Injury Occurs, It's Not Just Those Tissues