Chronic pain is a disorder that does not just affect adults. Pediatric chronic pain often presents as headaches, abdominal pain and general musculoskeletal pain. Because chronic pain in children is a unique combination of biological, psychological and social factors in each child, the source of chronic pain can be complex.
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HOST:Â Dr. Justin Clark
GUESTS:
- Wendy Gaultney, pediatric pain psychologist
LINKS/RESOURCES:
- https://www.neuroversion.com
- https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/chronic-pain
- https://www.childrenscolorado.org/conditions-and-advice/conditions-and-symptoms/conditions/chronic-pain/
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