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Archive Home > 2006 > March > 02 > Study shows higher pain among obese

Study shows higher pain among obese

By Markian Hawryluk / The Bulletin
March 2, 2006

Obese people may be more sensitive to pain, according to a new study from researchers at Ohio State University.

The study examined older adults with osteoarthritis of the knee. Test subjects were given a mild electrical stimulation on their left ankle to measure their pain reflex. Obese patients....

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