CASE DISCUSSION
Management of Pediatric Functional Abdominal Pain
Presented from India by Dr. Pandu Chouhan0
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Case Description
Pediatric functional abdominal pain (FAP) is a common condition characterized by chronic, recurrent pain without identifiable organic cause. Management focuses on a biopsychosocial approach. Reassurance and education are essential to alleviate parental and patient anxiety. Dietary modifications,...
Case Summary
- Functional abdominal pain in children is a common condition, often chronic, and frequently classified by etiology: organic or functional. Organic causes are associated with underlying diseases and warning signs, while functional pain arises from multifactorial conditions without organic disease. A thorough medical history, physical examination, and appropriate initial investigations are crucial for diagnosis.
Speaker Profile
Dr. Pandu Chouhan
Consultant Pediatric Gastroenterology, KIMS Hospital, HyderabadDr. Pandu Chouhan, an accomplished pediatric gastroenterologist, completed his MBBS and internship at Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, and earned his MD in Pediatrics from AIIMS, New Delhi (2015–2018). He also completed a Fellowship in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (2021, WLH, New Delhi) and gained 18 months of specialized experience in Pediatric Gastroenterology at AIIMS, where he served as a Senior Resident (2018–2021). With over six years of experience, including a tenure as Assistant Professor at Rajshree Medical Research Institute (2021–2022), Dr. Chouhan has performed over 100 upper GI endoscopies, 50 EVLs, 30 liver biopsies in children, and multiple sigmoidoscopies, proctoscopies, capsule endoscopies, and therapeutic paracentesis procedures.
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