What Treatments Are Available for Pediatric Recurrent Abdominal Pain and Which Ones Actually Work?

There is little evidence-based guidance for the treatment of functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) in children. Thus, therapy is driven by adult studies or anecdotal experience. Within the pediatric population, an evidence-based approach would suggest that the only effective therapies are co...

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Published inCurbside Consultation in Pediatric GI pp. 185 - 188
Main Author Teitelbaum, Jonathan E.
Format Book Chapter
LanguageEnglish
Published CRC Press 2013
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Summary:There is little evidence-based guidance for the treatment of functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) in children. Thus, therapy is driven by adult studies or anecdotal experience. Within the pediatric population, an evidence-based approach would suggest that the only effective therapies are cognitive behavioral therapy and placebo.
ISBN:9781617110146
1617110140
DOI:10.1201/9781003523635-43