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  • Title: Chronic abdominal pain in children.
    Author: Gray L.
    Journal: Aust Fam Physician; 2008 Jun; 37(6):398-400. PubMed ID: 18523690.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Chronic abdominal pain (CAP) is common in childhood and often causes significant disruption to daily life. It is most often due to a nonorganic/functional gastrointestinal disorder. OBJECTIVE: This article presents information to assist in differentiating between nonorganic and organic causes of CAP. It stresses the importance of functional abdominal pain as a common clinical entity which needs active diagnosis and management. DISCUSSION: Chronic abdominal pain is pain that occurs continuously or recurrently over a period of time. A thorough history and examination together with an event diary, recognition of 'alarm' symptoms and signs and appropriate investigation will assist in identifying patients with organic disease. A diagnosis of functional abdominal pain allows both the physician and family to focus on understanding the brain-gut interaction, avoid unnecessary investigations and implement appropriate pain management strategies.
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