Notes in Abdominal Pain in Children

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Published	10/08/2024	Non-organic or functional abdominal pain is very common in children over {{c1::5}} years. This is where no disease process can be found to explain …
Published	10/08/2024	Appendicitis causes {{c1::central}} abdominal pain spreading to the {{c1::right iliac fossa }}
Published	10/08/2024	Intussusception causes {{c1::colicky}} non-specific abdominal pain with {{c1::redcurrent jelly}} stools
Published	10/08/2024	Bowel obstruction causes pain, {{c1::distention}}, absolute {{c1::constipation}} and {{c1::vomiting}}
Published	10/08/2024	Testicular torsion causes sudden onset, {{c1::unilateral}} testicular pain, nausea and {{c1::vomiting}}
Published	10/08/2024	Anaemia can indicate {{c1::inflammatory bowel disease}} or {{c2::coeliac disease }}
Published	10/08/2024	Raised inflammatory markers (ESR and CRP) can indicate {{c1::inflammatory bowel disease }}
Published	10/08/2024	Raised anti-TTG or anti-EMA antibodies indicate {{c1::coeliac disease }}
Published	10/08/2024	Raised faecal calprotectin indicates {{c1::inflammatory bowel disease }}
Published	10/08/2024	Positive urine dipstick indicates a {{c1::urinary tract infection }}
Published	10/08/2024	Red Flags for Serious Abdominal Pain • Persistent or bilious {{c1::vomiting}} • Severe chronic {{c2::diarrhoea}} • Fever • Rectal {{c3::bleed…
Published	10/08/2024	A diagnosis of recurrent abdominal pain is made when a child presents with repeated episodes of abdominal pain {{c1::without an identifiable underl…
Published	10/08/2024	recurrent abdominal pain is described as {{c1::non-organic}} or {{c1::functional}}.
Published	10/08/2024	Recurrent abdominal pain often corresponds to {{c1::stressful life events}}. The leading theory for the cause is increased sensitivity and ina…
Published	10/08/2024	Management of Recurrent abdominal pain involves: {{c1::Distracting}} the child from the pain Encourage parents {{c2::not to::to/not to?…
Published	10/08/2024	{{c1::Abdominal migraine}} presents with episodes of {{c2::central}} abdominal pain lasting more than {{c2::1 hour}}. Examination will be normal…
Published	10/08/2024	Abdominal Migraine may have associated: • Nausea and {{c1::vomiting}} • {{c2::Anorexia}} • {{c3::Pallor}} • {{c4::Headache}} • {{c4::Photoph…
Published	10/08/2024	Management of abdominal migraine is similar to {{c1::traditional migraine.}}  Treating the acute attack: • {{c2::Low stimulus}} environment…
Published	10/08/2024	{{c1::Pizotifen}} is the main preventative medication for abdominal migraine.It needs to be withdrawn slowly when stopping as it is associated…
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