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Recurrent abdominal pain.

G B Stickler, D B Murphy

    American Journal of Diseases of Children (1960)
    |May 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Recurrent abdominal pain in children can mask serious conditions like inflammatory bowel disease. While most children recover, some experience long-term issues and unnecessary treatments, highlighting the need for careful diagnosis.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Gastroenterology
    • Child Psychology

    Background:

    • Recurrent abdominal pain is a common pediatric complaint.
    • Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective management and to prevent long-term complications.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the long-term outcomes of children diagnosed with recurrent abdominal pain.
    • To identify missed organic diseases and the development of other conditions.

    Main Methods:

    • A longitudinal follow-up study of 161 children with recurrent abdominal pain.
    • Minimum follow-up duration of five years.

    Main Results:

    • Three cases of missed inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) were identified.
    • One patient developed anorexia nervosa.

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  • 75% of patients recovered from initial symptoms, with most recovering within weeks.
  • Some patients experienced prolonged symptoms lasting years.
  • 20% underwent potentially unnecessary treatments.
  • 18% developed other psychosomatic symptoms.

    • Conclusions:

    • Recurrent abdominal pain in children can obscure serious organic conditions like IBD.
    • Long-term follow-up is essential to detect delayed diagnoses and evolving conditions.
    • Careful diagnostic evaluation is needed to avoid unnecessary interventions and manage associated psychosomatic symptoms.