Recurrent abdominal pain in school children: the loneliness of the long-distance physician

The recurring of abdominal pain can be a taxing clinical ordeal for the primary care physician or consultant. It often is a test of stamina, of diagnostic self-confidence, of fiscal constraint, and of vigilance for rare conditions. The clinician is apt to be haunted by the lingering question: "...

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Published in:	The Pediatric clinics of North America Vol. 31; no. 5; p. 969
Main Authors:	Levine, M D, Rappaport, L A
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-10-1984
Subjects:	Abdomen Child Congenital Abnormalities - complications Female Gastrointestinal Diseases - complications Genital Diseases, Female - complications Habits Hematologic Diseases - complications Humans Infection - complications Inflammation - complications Life Change Events Life Style Male Medical History Taking Metabolic Diseases - complications Muscular Diseases - complications Pain - etiology Pain - psychology Pain Management Peptic Ulcer - complications Physical Examination Recurrence Referral and Consultation Wounds and Injuries - complications
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Summary:	The recurring of abdominal pain can be a taxing clinical ordeal for the primary care physician or consultant. It often is a test of stamina, of diagnostic self-confidence, of fiscal constraint, and of vigilance for rare conditions. The clinician is apt to be haunted by the lingering question: "Am I missing something?" That which might or might not be "missed" comprises the content as well as the rationale for this review.
ISSN:	0031-3955
DOI:	10.1016/S0031-3955(16)34680-6