Pain level

What does "Pain level" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Pain level" in a medical document refers to a way of measuring how much discomfort a person is feeling. It's usually expressed on a scale from 0 to 10, where 0 means no pain at all and 10 represents the worst pain imaginable. In this context, a pain level of 6/10 suggests a moderate to severe level of discomfort.

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