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Diagnosis

Chronic pain is diagnosed over time. The diagnosis is based on the patient's history of symptoms, the underlying condition, physical and neurological examination, and diagnostic tests. Patients may be referred to several medical practitioners (e.g., neurologist, orthopedist) for diagnosis and treatment.


Diagnostic tests vary, depending on the underlying condition. Tests may include the following:

Blood and urine tests
Imaging tests (e.g., x-ray, CT scan, MRI scan, bone s...Read the full article