Pain in chronic liver disease compared to other chronic conditions: Results from a contemporary nationally representative cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pain is common in patients with chronic liver disease. Our limited understanding of patterns and severity of pain in this population hinders the development of effective cirrhosis-specific pain management strategies.

Methods

Using cross-sectional data from the 2016-2021 National Health Interview Survey, we examined rates, severity, and functional limitations due to pain in respondents with liver disease (viral hepatitis, cirrhosis, and liver cancer), compared to the general population and those with other chronic conditions associated with pain (ie, arthritis, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease). Categorical and continuous variables were compared using χ2 and t test. Multivariable logistic regression was used to determine the predictors associated with pain and

SUBMITTER: Zhang GY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11637743 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature