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[Causes and clinical presentation of physical pain in childhood]

Zora Zakanj1

  • 1Opća bolnica Karlovac, Andrije Stampara 3, 47 000 Karlovac. zorazakanj@hotmail.com

Lijecnicki Vjesnik
|May 11, 2007
PubMed

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Pediatric pain, a common symptom, causes distress and is undertreated. This review covers pain mechanisms, signs, causes, and differential diagnoses for common childhood pain types.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Pain Medicine
  • Clinical Symptomatology

Context:

  • Pain is the most frequent symptom in childhood pathological processes.
  • Pediatric pain management is significantly underutilized.
  • Children experience physical and psychological distress due to pain.

Purpose:

  • To review the pathophysiology of acute and chronic pain in children.
  • To outline clinical signs and etiological factors of pediatric pain.
  • To provide a differential diagnosis framework for common pain presentations in children.

Summary:

  • This review details the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying acute and chronic pain in pediatric patients.
  • It explores the diverse clinical manifestations and various causes of pain in children.
  • Differential diagnoses for headache, chest pain, abdominal pain, and neck pain are discussed.

Impact:

  • Enhances understanding of pediatric pain mechanisms and clinical presentations.
  • Aims to improve the recognition and management of pain in children.
  • Provides a valuable resource for clinicians diagnosing and treating pediatric pain conditions.

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