ABSTRACT
Aim: To study the effects of the fatigue-predominant subhealth on mechanical and thermal pain sensitivity in mice. Methods: Kunming mice were randomly divided into two groups (n = 10); normal control group (control), fatigue-predominant subhealth model group (fatigue). The physiological behavior, rota-rod test and blood routine indexes were examined. The paw withdrawal mechanical threshold (PWMT) and the paw withdrawal thermal latency (PWTL) were measured in order to reflect the change of the mechanical and thermal pain sensitivity. Results: Compared to control group, the fur of model group was markedly pale, the time of rota-rod test was significantly lower (P < 0. 01), the data of blood cells was nearly the same, the outcome of PWMT was increased (P < 0. 01), and PWTL was decreased (P < 0. 01). Conclusions The fatigue-predominant subhealth reduces the mechanical pain sensitivity and increases the thermal pain sensitivity in mice.