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Abdominal pain.

M K Farrell

    Pediatrics
    |November 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Chronic abdominal pain in children often lacks a physical cause, with stress being a key factor. The evaluation focuses on educating families about managing stress, acknowledging the pain

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Gastroenterology
    • Child Psychology

    Background:

    • Chronic abdominal pain impacts 10-12% of school-aged children.
    • Organic causes are identified in only 5-10% of cases.
    • Behavioral traits and family stress are common in affected children.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline an evaluation approach for pediatric chronic abdominal pain.
    • To emphasize the role of stress in functional abdominal pain.
    • To guide education for children and families.

    Main Methods:

    • Clinical evaluation acknowledging pain reality.
    • Assessment of behavioral and personality characteristics.
    • Identification of significant family stressors.

    Main Results:

    • No organic cause found in 90-95% of patients.
    • Behavioral and personality factors frequently observed.
    • Significant family stress is a consistent finding.

    Conclusions:

    • The evaluation should educate families on stress management.
    • The reality of the child's pain is validated.
    • Stress is identified as the primary issue to address.