Abstract:Background. Obesity is a component of metabolic syndrome, a separate disease, and a predictor of most chronic diseases. In recent decades, increasing attention has been paid to the effect of obesity on chronic localized pain.
Aim. To determine the clinical characteristics of chronic localized pain depending on the body mass index and sociodemographic factors.
Materials and methods. The study enrolled 112 eligible patients, 37 (33%) males and 75 (67%) females aged 19 to 65 years, with a mean age of … Show more
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