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Yield of coeliac screening in children with non-specific functional abdominal pain: A cross-sectional study from
Shraddha Madavi1, Anuradha Rai2, Manish Kumar3
1Post Graduate Student, Department of Pediatrics, Chacha Nehru Bal Chikitsalaya, Delhi, India.
Insights
Children with functional abdominal pain may have a higher prevalence of coeliac disease. Screening for coeliac disease in this pediatric group is therefore recommended to ensure accurate diagnosis and appropriate management.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Immunology
Background:
- Non-specific functional abdominal pain is a common condition in children.
- The etiology of functional abdominal pain is often unclear, leading to diagnostic challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the hypothesis that the prevalence of coeliac disease is elevated in children experiencing functional abdominal pain.
- To determine if targeted screening for coeliac disease is warranted in this pediatric population.
Main Methods:
- A review of existing literature and epidemiological data was conducted.
- Comparative analysis of coeliac disease prevalence rates between children with functional abdominal pain and the general pediatric population was performed.
Main Results:
- Preliminary data suggests a potentially higher prevalence of coeliac disease among children with functional abdominal pain compared to the general pediatric population.
- This indicates a possible link between the two conditions.
Conclusions:
- Screening for coeliac disease in children presenting with functional abdominal pain is a justifiable approach.
- Early identification of coeliac disease can lead to timely intervention and improved health outcomes for affected children.
Abstract:
A significant group of children suffer from non-specific functional abdominal pain. We argue that the prevalence of coeliac disease is higher in this group than the general population; thus, screening in this group is justified.
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