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Psychogenic chest pain in children

R S Asnes, R Santulli, J R Bemporad

    Clinical Pediatrics
    |December 1, 1981
    PubMed

    Insights

    Most children with psychogenic chest pain experienced stressful situations linked to symptom onset. Many also reported prior somatic complaints or sleep issues.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Psychology
    • Childhood Somatic Symptoms

    Background:

    • Psychogenic chest pain is a common presenting complaint in pediatric healthcare.
    • Understanding the etiological factors is crucial for effective management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the relationship between stressful situations and the onset of psychogenic chest pain in children.
    • To identify associated factors such as previous somatic complaints and sleep disturbances.

    Main Methods:

    • A cohort of 36 children diagnosed with psychogenic chest pain was studied.
    • Causal stressful situations related to symptom onset were identified.
    • History of somatic complaints and sleep disturbances was assessed.

    Main Results:

    • A specific stressful situation was identified as the cause of symptoms in most children.
    • 55% of children had a history of other recurrent somatic complaints.
    • 30% of children reported a history of significant sleep disturbances.

    Conclusions:

    • Stressful situations frequently precipitate psychogenic chest pain in pediatric populations.
    • Recurrent somatic complaints and sleep disturbances are common comorbidities.

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