The effect of methylphenidate on pain perception thresholds in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Published in: Child and adolescent psychiatry and mental health (2023)

Children with ADHD are more sensitive to pain sensation, and MPH may help normalize these individuals' pain experiences by raising pain thresholds. Families and clinicians must be aware of situations that may cause pain in children with ADHD. In addition, these children's low threshold for pain may lead them to experience it more intensely.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
pain management
neuropathic pain
young adults
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
autism spectrum disorder
working memory