Clinico-Etiological Profile and Ultra sonographic Evaluation of Recurrent Abdominal Pain in Children Aged 5 Years to 18 Years in Tertiary Care Centre

Abstract

Introduction: Recurrent Abdominal Pain (RAP) is frequent in youngsters and affects 10% to 20% of students. Even though RAP is referred to as chronic, each pain episode is unique and spaced out by intervals of well-being. Younger children have poor pain localization, and physical evaluation of a hurting youngster is frequently limited.

Objective: To evaluate clinico-etiological profile & ultrasonographic evaluation of recurrent abdominal pain in children aged 5 to 18 years in a tertiary care center at Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Methods: Hospital based observational study with duration from August 2022 to December 2023. It was conducted in the Department of Paediatrics, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan.

Results: Study included 72 children aged 5 to 18 who met Apley's criteria for recurrent stomach discomfort. Results are based on ultrasonographic findings and clinico-etiological characteristics of children experiencing recurring stomach pain, which has been discussed in study.