Hyperesthesia

Hyperesthesia is an increased sensitivity to stimulation, which may include increased sensitivity to heat, cold, and/or pain. Hyperesthesia is not used to described increased sensitivity to the special senses.

Difference from hyperalgesia

 * Hyperalgesia - lowered pain threshold
 * Allodynia - things which are not normally painful become painful

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 * Terminology International Association for the Study of Pain