Thermal pain tolerance and pain rating in normal subjects: Gender and age effects

ConclusionsWomen were more sensitive to tolerance heat pain stimuli. Younger participants reported more pain for thermal pain and tolerance tests.
SignificanceThermal pain tolerance and pain rating for the thermal pain tolerance temperature depend on gender and age. Women are more sensitive to heat temperatures, young people rate more pain, and the pain ratings of heat and cold are strongly correlated.

Source: European Journal of Pain - February 1, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Y. ‐J. Lue, H.‐H. Wang, K.‐I. Cheng, C.‐H. Chen, Y.‐M. Lu Tags: Original Article Source Type: research