Brochures, Fact Sheets & Articles

Topic: Pain Management

1. Fact Sheet: Functional Recurrent Abdominal Pain in Children and Adolescents

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   By: John V. Campo, MD

   Without thinking much about it, most of us expect that doctors will be able to "explain" our aches, pains, and complaints by finding some sort of tissue damage or disease that causes our discomfort. Despite such expectations, many of us have learned that not all physical suffering can be neatly explained by a physical examination or by medical tests and procedures. Doctors call physical disorders that are real but not caused by tissue damage "functional" disorders. Children with recurrent abdominal pain (RAP) and their families struggle with this sometimes frustrating and confusing situation every day. This article reviews characteristics, causes, and treatments.

   Topics: Dyspepsia, pain in upper abdomen or chest, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Lower Abdominal Pain, Pelvic Pain, Pain Management
   Non-Member Price: $0.99

2. Fact Sheet: Report from IFFGD Research Award Winner: Biopsychosocial Perspectives on Assessment and Treatment

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   By: Caroline Elder Danda, PhD

   I am particularly interested in identifying factors that predispose children and adolescents with functional gastrointestinal disorders to experience disability and identifying psychosocial factors that affect treatment outcome.

   Topics: Constipation, difficult to pass stools, Fecal soiling, incontinence, Incontinence, Lower Abdominal Pain, Pelvic Pain, Pain Management, Research
   Non-Member Price: FREE

3. Fact Sheet: Report from IFFGD Research Award Winner: Home Based Guided Imagery to Treat Pediatric Functional Abdominal Pain

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   By: Miranda A. L. van Tilburg

   Functional Abdominal Pain (FAP) is a frustrating condition for the family. The stomachaches and accompanying symptoms are unpredictable and not easily modifiable. Children may miss school and miss out on other things such as peer and family events. Many parents feel unable to cope and rely on medical professionals for diagnosis and treatment. Recent studies suggest that guided imagery and self-hypnosis are promising optioins for treating FAP.

   Topics: Dyspepsia, pain in upper abdomen or chest, Lower Abdominal Pain, Pelvic Pain, Pain, Pain Management, Research
   Non-Member Price: $0.99

4. Fact Sheet: Helping Children and Adolecents Cope With Abdominal Pain

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   By: Lynn Walker, PhD

   Health professionals use the term 'cope' to describe how we respond to difficult or unwanted situations. Children or adolescents who have bowel disorders need help to cope effectively with symptoms of recurrent abdominal pain and unpredictable bowel symptoms as they go about their daily lives. A knowledgeable physician or therapist can help provide the family and the child with positive skills to help respond effectively. In this article Dr. Walker provides useful tips on: going to school, using the bathrooms, and interacting with teachers and classmates. 

   Topics: abdomen, abdominal, Lower Abdominal Pain, Pelvic Pain, Pain, Pain, Pain Management, Patient Education, Stress, support, Treatment
   Non-Member Price: $0.99

5. Fact Sheet: Report From IFFGD Research Award Winner: Functional Abdominal Pain in Children and Adolescents

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   By: Miguel Saps, MD; Gati Dhroove, MD

   Miguel Saps, M.D. is the recipient of the 2009 IFFGD Research Award for Junior Investigator, Pediatrics. Dr. Saps is an innovative researcher who has done much to increase understanding of the prevalence and impact of functional GI disorders among children, as well as how to help children with functional abdominal pain. He is instrumental in establishing clinical care models for children with complex pain predominant conditions.

   Topics: Lower Abdominal Pain, Pelvic Pain, Pain Management, Research
   Non-Member Price: $0.99

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