👉 Excruciation is a medical term used to describe intense pain and discomfort that occurs due to an injury or illness. It can be described as a sensation of being trapped, suffocated, or unable to breathe, often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and other symptoms. Excruciation can also refer to the physical sensations of pain or discomfort that result from a medical condition, such as surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation treatment.