TY  - CHAP
M1  - Book, Section
TI  - Chapter 384. Chronic Abdominal Pain
A1  - Miranda, Adrian
A2  - Rudolph, Colin D.
A2  - Rudolph, Abraham M.
A2  - Lister, George E.
A2  - First, Lewis R.
A2  - Gershon, Anne A.
PY  - 2011
T2  - Rudolph's Pediatrics, 22e
AB  - Chronic  abdominal  pain  is  characterized  by  intermittent  or  persistent  pain  that  occurs  over  a  period  greater  than  2  months.  Chronic  or  recurrent  abdominal  pain  (RAP)  is  reported  to  occur  in  10%  to  15%  of  children  between  the  ages  of  4  and  16  years  and  accounts  for  2%  to  4%  of  all  pediatric  office  visits.1  RAP  is  not  a  diagnosis  but  is  a  descriptive  term  that  applies  to  intermittent,  severe,  episodic  pain.  It  is  frightening  to  both  families  and  care  providers  who  are  concerned  that  it  is  a  harbinger  of  serious  disease  such  as  an  infectious,  inflammatory,  metabolic,  anatomical,  or  neoplastic  disorder.  However,  in  most  cases,  the  pain  is  functional,  without  demonstrable  evidence  of  a  pathological  condition.  Functional  pain  disorders  often  impact  school  attendance  and  performance,  peer  relationships,  and  participation  in  organizations,  sports,  and  personal  and  family  activities.  
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Y2  - 2024/04/18
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