Which of the following is an example of pain disorder?
A)While resting prior to a scheduled boxing match, Terry develops an elbow pain with no physical explanation.
B)Craig repeatedly engages in activities with a high risk of painful injury, almost as if he enjoys the pain.
C)Due to neural damage, Darlene has numbness that prevents her from feeling pain in her hands.
D)Due to psychological disorder, Darlene has numbness that prevents her from feeling pain in her hands.

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Pain disorder refers to the presence of severe and prolonged pain that is not fully explained by a medical condition or injury. In this case, Terry is experiencing elbow pain with no physical explanation, which could be an example of pain disorder.

Option B describes a behavior that suggests a fascination with or enjoyment of pain, which is more indicative of a psychological condition known as a masochistic personality disorder.

Option C describes an issue with nerve damage that causes the person to be numb to pain.

Option D is similar to option C but instead of physical damage, it is a psychological disorder that prevents the person from feeling pain. Neither option C nor D would be classified as a pain disorder.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Pain Disorder