Creator: Dr. Sunita Chowdhary
Keywords: Allodynia, Allodynia glossary, glossary for Allodynia

Written by Dr. Sunita Chowdhary, L.C.E.H., M.D.[Hom]

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Lakshmi Venkataraman, MD

Last Updated on Aug 09, 2018

Glossary

Fibromyalgia: It is also called ‘chronic fatigue syndrome’ and results in musculoskeletal pain.

Herpes: Viral skin infection marked by clusters of small vesicles.

Migraine: A severe headache, usually accompanied by vision problems and/or nausea and vomiting, and that typically recurs.

Published on Aug 09, 2018

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