COVID-19 symptom load as a risk factor for chronic pain: A national cross-sectional study.
Jamie L RomeiserChristopher P MorleySunitha M SinghPublished in: PloS one (2023)
A moderate/highly symptomatic COVID-19 infection may be a new risk factor for chronic pain. As the absolute number of severe COVID-19 infections continues to rise, overall prevalence of chronic pain may also increase. While knowledge continues to unfold on long-haul symptoms, prevention of severe infections remains essential.