Chronic abdominal pain is a common problem seen by pediatricians and pediatric
gastroenterologist alike. There should not be evidence of underlying organic pathology, with …

Chronic abdominal pain is common in children and adolescents. The evaluation of the child
or adolescent with chronic abdominal pain requires an understanding of the pathogenesis of …

1. Define chronic abdominal pain (CAP). 2. Differentiate between functional and
nonfunctional CAP. 3. Describe the symptom-based subtypes of CAP based on the Rome III …

Despite the fact that chronic abdominal pain is a common complaint in children and
adolescents, the complexity of this condition only recently has begun to be understood. This …

Objectives: The aim of this study was to examine how children with abdominal pain
presently are viewed, assessed, and treated by pediatric gastroenterologists across North …

Recurrent abdominal pain remains an inordinately common complaint in pediatric practices,
as it comprises 2% to 4% of pediatric visits. That is just the tip of the iceberg as 23% of a …

Background Recurrent abdominal pain in children was defined initially by Apley and
updated recently by Rome II criteria. The intent of the Rome II criteria is to provide greater …

Chronic abdominal pain, defined as long-lasting intermittent or constant abdominal pain, is a
common pediatric problem encountered by primary care physicians, medical subspecialists …

Chronic abdominal pain, defined as long-lasting intermittent or constant abdominal pain, is a
common pediatric problem encountered by primary care physicians, medical subspecialists …

Adrian Miranda and more intense. It can usually be exacerbated by movement or cough, is
accompanied by tenderness over the site of irritation, and lateralizes to one of four …