title: Abdominal pain in childhood.
abstract: An interplay of factors is involved in the problem of recurrent abdominal pain. An adequate history and a sympathetic and supportive approach to both the patient and their family are important as is encouragement to avoid illness behaviour. A number of important organic causes need also to be borne in mind.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, University of Western Australia.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Forbes
mesh_terms: D015746:Abdominal Pain / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D001464:Barium; D002648:Child; D004043:Dietary Fiber / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D016099:Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal; D004733:Enema; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D011613:Psychotherapy; D012008:Recurrence
chemical_list: D004043:Dietary Fiber; D001464:Barium