(Chronic Pain) 'People with a lot of body fat'... 60% higher chance of experiencing pain everywhere

 

A study has been published indicating that excessive fat accumulation around the waist increases the risk of chronic pain in various parts of the body. In particular, the correlation was higher in women than in men.

 

Australian collaborative researchers analyzed data from the UK Biobank, which contains medical data for over 500,000 people, focusing on 32,409 individuals with an average age of 55 (51% women). They conducted surveys and health assessments. The researchers measured the proportion of visceral fat around the liver and intestines using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). They also examined subcutaneous fat beneath the skin. Additionally, through surveys, they assessed whether participants had experienced persistent pain lasting more than three months in various parts of the body, such as the neck, shoulders, back, hips, and knees.

According to the investigation, individuals with more fat in their abdomen were more likely to experience chronic pain. Overweight individuals with a high body mass index (BMI) also had a greater risk of experiencing chronic pain. In particular, women were more significantly affected.

 

Women with a higher proportion of fat around their organs and just beneath their skin were 60% more likely to experience chronic pain than women with less fat. However, in men, even with a protruding belly fat, the risk of chronic pain increased by only 13%.

 

Chronic pain generally refers to a persistent ache or discomfort that lasts for more than three months and does not go away over time. The causes vary, but it is commonly understood that improper use or excessive repetition of certain body parts can lead to nerve sensitization, resulting in heightened pain sensation.

 

The researchers stated, "The reason for the gender difference may be due to differences in fat distribution and hormones," and added, "Reducing abdominal fat around the waist could be considered a goal for managing chronic pain, and this is an important finding that may impact people experiencing pain in multiple areas or widespread pain."

 

 

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I should pay attention to my waist circumference..

Symptom occurrence... It could be pain without any particular reason.

 

Chronic pain: generally refers to a persistent aching sensation in the body. It is said to last for three months.