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I would generally describe a piercing/stabbing pain as very localised and relatively painful, as opposed to something like an aching pain, which is over a large
by voidUpdate 2y ago
I would generally describe a piercing/stabbing pain as very localised and relatively painful, as opposed to something like an aching pain, which is over a larger area and generally less intense. I don't think I really use more descriptors than that when referring to pain
- intrasight 2y agoOnce asked by a nurse if it's a stabbing pain or an aching pain, I replied that I've never been stabbed so I wouldn't know.