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  Acute pain is a complex process that involves the activation of nociceptors, chemical mediators, and inflammation. It is typically short-term and sudden, linked to a specific cause, and improves as the body heals, lasting less than 12 weeks. If pain persists beyond 12 weeks, it's categorized as chronic. Pain initiation results from the activation of specialized nerves, called nociceptors, either directly due to trauma or indirectly through the release of biochemical mediators from damaged tissues. The most common cause of acute pain is physical injury to the body, which can be classified into three types: physical, biological, or chemical. Biological injury agents encompass bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Chemical injury agents are typically caustic substances, and physical injuries include fractures, cuts, or surgical procedures. Acute pain can also be linked to psychological factors or the exacerbation of existing medical conditions. Occasionally, acute pain transitions into ch...