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Systematic Review of Autonomic Nervous System Functioning in Pediatric Chronic Pain.
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Abstract
Chronic pain is a common and debilitating health problem that impacts up to one third of children and adolescents. The pathophysiological mechanisms of chronic pain are complex, but considerable research links dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) and chronic pain in adults. No review of ANS functioning has been conducted in pediatric chronic pain. We systematically reviewed studies examining ANS activity among youth with primary chronic pain conditions.