APS
2024 APS Annual Convention · 2024
Distinguishing Localized Pain Patterns of Menstrual Cycle and Gastrointestinal Dysfunction: The Utility of the Abdominal Pain Map
- Sivanne Mendelson
University of Central Florida - Widaad Zaman
University of Central Florida - Jeffrey Cassisi
University of Central Florida - Preethashree Anbukkarasu
University of Central Florida
Abstract
A numeric rating scale was used to assess abdominal pain across nine regions in 603 women. Distinct pain patterns emerged: menstrual pain concentrated in the hypogastric region, contrasting with broader pain in central and iliac regions in women with DGBI (n=32) versus non-DGBI controls (n=32), demonstrating the map's diagnostic utility.
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