Recurrent Abdominal Pain in Preschool Children
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2004-01
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One hundred fifty preschool children with recurrent abdominal pain (RAP) were studied. Organic
cause was observed in 135 (90%) and non-organic in 15 (10%). Giardiasis was the commonest
organic cause in 81 (60%) either alone or with other parasites followed by ascariasis 27 (20%) alone.
Other cause of organic pain were urinary tract infection (UTI) 9 (6.7%), abdominal tuberculosis 9
(6.7%), eosophagitis/gastritis 4 (2.9%) and gall stones 2 (1.4%). School phobia, sibling rivalry,
unpleasant relations among parents and nocturnal enuresis were significant factors associated with
non-organic causes.
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Abdominal pain, Giardiasis
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Gupta Ritu, Gupta Ravinder K. Recurrent Abdominal Pain in Preschool Children. JK Science Journal of Medical Education and Research. 2004 Jan-Mar;6(1): 31-33