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Abdominal pain in children.

H W Bain

    Primary Care
    |March 1, 1975
    PubMed
    Summary

    Most childhood abdominal pain is functional, not serious. A thorough evaluation can rule out organic causes, allowing children to return to normal activities without further testing.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Gastroenterology
    • Functional Abdominal Pain

    Background:

    • Chronic vague abdominal pain is common in children over 5.
    • Peak incidence occurs between 8 and 10 years of age.

    Observation:

    • Over 90% of cases lack serious underlying organic disease.
    • Careful history, physical exam, and basic labs (urinalysis, CBC) are key.
    • Intravenous pyelogram and barium enema are valuable if organic disease is suspected.

    Findings:

    • Functional abdominal pain is the most frequent diagnosis.
    • Duodenal ulcers and abdominal epilepsy are rare and often overdiagnosed.
    • Reassurance that functional pain is real is crucial for management.

    Implications:

    • Convince parents that functional pain is real, not imaginary.
    • Avoid further investigations unless new symptoms arise.
    • Encourage immediate return to full childhood activities.