When you are in pain, they asked you what kind of pain?

Question

I don’t know how to explain the kind of pain I feel, like sharp pain, dull pain, burning pain and so on.

In: Biology

Answer 1

As a paramedic, we ask what kind of pain you’re having because it helps us diagnose what’s causing the pain. A sharp pain in one part of your stomach is a very different problem then a tearing pain in a different part of your stomach. The quality of the pain is a very important diagnostic tool.