Catalog

Chronic visceral pain from mechanical factors in the abdominal region

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Link to WHO Definition

Chronic visceral pain from mechanical factors in the abdominal region – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/501182273

Chronic visceral pain from mechanical factors in the abdominal region is chronic pain that derives from a) the obstruction of hollow viscera as a consequence of internal migrating obstacles (e.g., stones) or stenosis, with dilation above the obstacle/stenosis or b) from the traction/compression of ligaments and vessels to internal organs or c) the external compression of internal organs in the abdominal region.