Referred pain is the pain that an individual experiences in a region of their body that is away from the original site being affected. This is due to the vast connected network of sensory nerves throughout the body. For example, cardiac pain can be experienced in the left arm, shoulders, and neck, upper teeth pain can be experienced in the ears and head, etc.
Referred Pain In Abdominal Disease - Types, Causes, and Treatment
Referred pain in abdominal diseases refers to pain that originates from pathological sites in the abdomen but is perceived in other body parts.