Korean J Pediatr.  2007 Jul;50(7):655-659. 10.3345/kjp.2007.50.7.655.

Characteristics of functional gastrointestinal disorders in children with chronic abdominal pain

• Uhm JH

• KMID: 2278461
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3345/kjp.2007.50.7.655

Abstract

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to document the causes of chronic abdominal pain in children referred to a hospital setting and evaluate the frequency and characteristics of functional gastrointestinal disorder (FGID) classified by Rome III criteria.
METHODS
One hundred thirty two patients with chronic abdominal pain were evaluated. Examinations were performed in order to find organic causes in patients when organic disease was suspected.
RESULTS
Among the 132 patients, 20 patients (15.2%) had organic diseases and 112 patients (84.8%) were diagnosed as having FGIDs. Functional dyspepsia was the most common cause of FGIDs, followed by irritable bowel syndrome. Overlap of some FGIDs was observed in seven patients (5.3%).
CONCLUSION
FGIDs are the main causes of chronic abdominal pain in children and functional dyspepsia was the most prevalent disorder.

Keyword

Functional gastrointestinal disorder; Abdominal pain; Children

MeSH Terms

Abdominal Pain*
Child*
Dyspepsia
Gastrointestinal Diseases*
Humans
Irritable Bowel Syndrome