Understanding and treating childhood bellyaches.
Symptom-based diagnoses for most childhood bellyaches may be applied at the first visit, reducing family anxiety and healthcare spending. Primary care clinicians are able to diagnose and treat these disorders effectively. The promise of continuing availability is essential and assures that no disease will be missed.
Hyman
Paul E
PE
University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Blvd., Kansas City, KS 66160-7330, USA.
Danda
Caroline Elder
CE
D015746:Abdominal Pain / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D000334:Aerophagy / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D002648:Child; D003248:Constipation / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D004415:Dyspepsia / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D043183:Irritable Bowel Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D008881:Migraine Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000150:complications