2006-09-11 14:52:45 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Pain is definitely an essential function of our nervous system. And it serves to warn us that something is wrong; thereby protect us from more injury. Or in case of a spinal injury, patients feel constant pain because the body is working slowly to repair and construct new neural paths.
If you want to be philosophical, the sensation of pain can also help us to appreciate life when it is enjoyed pain free.
It is comparable to the light of day and darkness of night; hot, humid / rainy, chilly days to warm, blue sky days; etc.
2006-09-11 15:14:36 · answer #1 · answered by chance 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think pain both physical and mental, has little value and can greatly devalue one's life. I understand pain protects the body, but why can't it be just a sensation instead of extreme discomfort?
2006-09-11 14:58:21 · answer #2 · answered by Wait a Minute 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Extremely important. If you could feel no pain, you could accidentally put yourself in danger and not realize it.
One short example: My brother is paralyzed from the waist down, got 2 new puppies and they chewed his toes OFF!
He had no idea until he went to get out of bed and saw the blood. Was hospitalized for a long time.
2006-09-11 14:56:03 · answer #3 · answered by Cookie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pain occurs to stop further damage
2006-09-11 14:55:05 · answer #4 · answered by honeyrlr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on the value of the numbing agent
2006-09-11 14:55:32 · answer #5 · answered by simplehoneylove 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pain is your bodies warning system that something is wrong... or old :) i ache all over all the time!
2006-09-11 14:56:08 · answer #6 · answered by Rosie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It gives people with fibromyalgia something to whine about
2006-09-11 14:58:22 · answer #7 · answered by medic 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Pain is a warning that something's wrong."
2006-09-11 14:57:53 · answer #8 · answered by First Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-09-11 14:54:47 · answer #9 · answered by Niche Jerk 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋