Altered Pain Processing in Veterans With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

2007209 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Elbert Geuze · Central Military Hospital

H.G.M. Westenberg · Central Military Hospital

Anja Jochims · University Medical Center Utrecht

Carien S. de Kloet · University Medical Center Utrecht

Martin Bohus · University Medical Center Utrecht

Eric Vermetten · University Medical Center Utrecht

Christian Schmahl

Abstract

These data provide evidence for reduced pain sensitivity in PTSD. The witnessed neural activation pattern is proposed to be related to altered pain processing in patients with PTSD.

Topics & Keywords

Pain Management and Placebo Effect Pediatric Pain Management Techniques Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Archives of General Psychiatry

Volume 64, Issue 1, pp. 76-76

DOI: 10.1001/archpsyc.64.1.76

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