GI - Functional Abdominal Pain

Question 1

What is Functional/Non-Organic Abdominal Pain?

Answer 1

If a child presents with repeated episodes of abdominal pain without an identifiable underlying cause.

Question 2

What is the leading theory (aetiology) for recurrent abdominal pain?

Answer 2

Stressful life events - increased sensitivity and inappropriate pain signals from the visceral nerves (gut nerves) in response to normal stimuli.

Question 3

Management of Functional Abdominal Pain.

Answer 3

Explanation and Reassurance.