The MRI scan and pain assessments were repeated around 2 years later for 638 participants. The researchers found that women having fat surrounding their abdominal organ, called ‘visceral adipose ...

Excess abdominal fat is associated with widespread chronic pain, particularly in women, finds the first study of its kind, published in the open access journal Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine.

researchers found that women having fat surrounding their abdominal organ, called 'visceral adipose tissue', were twice as likely to experience chronic pain at multiple points in their body.

Another found that middle-aged women who presented with chest pain and other symptoms indicative of heart disease were twice ...

A recent study reveals a strong link between chronic musculoskeletal pain and abdominal obesity, particularly in women. Belly fat is more than just a cosmetic issue—it can have a serious impact ...

Excess abdominal fat is linked to a higher likelihood of experiencing widespread chronic pain, especially among women, according to a recent study. Researchers examined data from over 32,000 ...

Jane Kim, MD, is currently a medical editor and writer. She also consults on digital content for physician medical education. Pain in the lower left abdomen is a common symptom that can stem from ...

MRI-derived abdominal adipose tissue is linked to chronic musculoskeletal pain in multiple sites. The association is stronger in women, suggesting sex differences in fat distribution and hormones.

Aged 19, Storm Reveley assumed stomach pain she was experiencing was due to the stress of a relationship ending, but it ...