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Recurrent pain symptoms in young schoolchildren are often multiple
Solveig Petersen1, Christine Brulin, Erik Bergström
1Department of Clinical Sciences, Paediatrics, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden. solveig.petersen@pediatri.umu.se
Pain
|February 14, 2006
Summary
Many schoolchildren experience frequent, overlapping pain symptoms like headaches, stomachaches, and backaches. This suggests a need for early intervention programs addressing these common childhood pain issues.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Health
- Pain Management
- Child Psychology
Background:
- Recurrent pain symptoms in children are often studied in isolation.
- Comprehensive research on the simultaneous occurrence of common pain symptoms is limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the frequency and co-occurrence of recurrent headache, stomach-ache, and backache in young schoolchildren.
- To understand the relationship between age, gender, and multiple pain symptoms.
Main Methods:
- A randomized cluster sample of 1155 schoolchildren (grades 0-6, ages 6-13) completed a questionnaire.
- Parental assistance was provided for younger children.
- Data on pain frequency and co-occurrence were collected.
Main Results:
- Two-thirds of children reported monthly pain; one-third reported weekly pain; 6% experienced daily pain.
- Half of children with recurrent pain reported symptoms from multiple body locations.
- Multiple pain symptoms increased with age, with girls showing a higher prevalence of multiple weekly pain.
Conclusions:
- A significant number of young schoolchildren suffer from frequent and co-occurring pain symptoms.
- There is an urgent need for early preventive and curative programs for childhood pain.
- Frequent, co-occurring pain symptoms in children may indicate a general pain disorder, not just localized issues.
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