Exacerbation of Pre-Existing Chronic Pain in Older Adults After SARS-CoV-2 Infection: A Single-Center, Cross-Sectional, Observational Study.

Our study observed a prevalence of 21.5% exacerbation of pre-existing chronic pain after SARS-CoV-2 infection, with a consequence of poor quality of life, more severe anxiety and depression. Previous chronic neuropathic pain, lower lymphocyte count and higher D-dimer levels were risk factors associated with the development of exacerbated previous chronic pain.