The association between exposure to childhood maltreatment and the subsequent development of functional somatic and visceral pain syndromes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Childhood maltreatment is a global public health issue linked to a vast mortality and morbidity burden. This study builds on current literature to explore the risk of developing central sensitivity syndromes (CSS) (consisting of somatic and visceral pain syndromes) subsequent to childhood maltreatment exposure.

Methods

A retrospective population based open cohort study using the UK primary care database, 'The Health Improvement Network,' between 1st January 1995-31st December 2018. 80,657 adult patients who had experienced childhood maltreatment or maltreatment related concerns (exposed patients) were matched to 161,314 unexposed patients by age and sex. Outcomes of interest were the development of CSS: either somatic (Fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, tempo

SUBMITTER: Chandan JS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7329705 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature