Importance of addressing anxiety in youth with functional abdominal pain: suggested guidelines for physicians.
J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr
; 56(5): 469-74, 2013 May.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-23412539
ABSTRACT
Functional abdominal pain (FAP) is a common pediatric disorder associated with impairment in functioning that may persist for the long term. Anxiety is common in youth with FAP, and may be an important factor in predicting youth who are at greatest risk for increased impairment because of pain symptoms. In this article, we examine the relation between anxiety and impairment in youth with FAP. Furthermore, we explore various biopsychosocial factors (eg, neurobiological substrates, coping strategies, social factors) that may be implicated in the relation among FAP, anxiety, and increased impairment. Finally, we propose physician guidelines for screening and treatment of youth with FAP and co-occurring anxiety. Youth with FAP and co-occurring anxiety may benefit from cognitive-behavioral therapy in the context of multidisciplinary care.
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Assunto principal:
Ansiedade
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Transtornos de Ansiedade
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Dor Abdominal
Tipo de estudo:
Guideline
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Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2013
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Article