True or False: Chronic pain is often temporary.

Chronic pain is defined as pain that persists for a long period, often longer than six months, and it can be continuous or intermittent. It is not typically considered temporary. Unlike acute pain, which serves as a warning for illness or injury and usually resolves when the underlying cause is treated, chronic pain can continue beyond the healing process and may occur without a clear cause. Individuals suffering from chronic pain often state that it can last for years, making the classification of chronic pain as temporary inaccurate. Thus, the statement is false.