Which one of the following is the description used for the term allodynia?
Correct Answer: Perception of an ordinarily non noxious stimulus as severe pain
Description: Allodynia refers to central pain sensitization (increased response of neurons) following normally non-painful, often repetitive, stimulation. Allodynia can lead to the triggering of a pain response from stimuli which do not normally provoke pain.Ref: Ganong&;s review of medical physiology, 23rd edition, Page no:168
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