Chronic pain is a disorder that does not just affect adults. Pediatric chronic pain often presents as headaches, abdominal pain and general musculoskeletal pain. Because chronic pain in children is a unique combination of biological, psychological and social factors in each child, the source of chronic pain can be complex.

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HOST: Dr. Justin Clark

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• Wendy Gaultney, pediatric pain psychologist

LINKS/RESOURCES:

• https://www.neuroversion.com
• https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/chronic-pain
• https://www.childrenscolorado.org/conditions-and-advice/conditions-and-symptoms/conditions/chronic-pain/

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