Symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are significantly associated with the severity of chronic pain, according to a nationwide study released Thursday by researchers at the University of Tokyo.
The study, published in Scientific Reports journal, was conducted by a research team led by Satoshi Kasahara, a project clinical physician at the University of Tokyo Hospital, with support from a health ministry grant focused on improving chronic-pain care systems.
The research team analyzed 958 patients receiving care at specialized pain centers across Japan and found that those with ADHD symptoms were more likely to report extreme pain than those without. The findings suggest that addressing such symptoms could help ease chronic pain, a condition that affects millions and is often difficult to treat.
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