Prevalence of functional abdominal pain disorders and functional constipation in adolescents
Issued Date
2022-07-01
Resource Type
ISSN
10344810
eISSN
14401754
Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85127251342
Pubmed ID
35348253
Journal Title
Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health
Volume
58
Issue
7
Start Page
1209
End Page
1214
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SCOPUS
Bibliographic Citation
Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health Vol.58 No.7 (2022) , 1209-1214
Suggested Citation
Siajunboriboon S., Tanpowpong P., Empremsilapa S., Lertudomphonwanit C., Nuntnarumit P., Treepongkaruna S. Prevalence of functional abdominal pain disorders and functional constipation in adolescents. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health Vol.58 No.7 (2022) , 1209-1214. 1214. doi:10.1111/jpc.15950 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/87287
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Prevalence of functional abdominal pain disorders and functional constipation in adolescents
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Abstract
Aim: Functional abdominal pain disorders (FAPDs) and functional constipation (FC) are the common functional gastrointestinal disorders in adolescents. We aimed to determine the prevalence of FAPDs and FC in adolescents using the Rome IV Questionnaire of Pediatric Gastrointestinal Symptoms and the factors associated with these two functional gastrointestinal disorders. Methods: A survey for the prevalence of FAPDs and FC in adolescents was carried out at two high schools. A translated and validated Thai version of Rome IV Questionnaire of Pediatric Gastrointestinal Symptoms was used. Potential associated factors were also collected. Psychosocial problems were evaluated by using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire. Results: A total of 1700 adolescents (55.5% females) with a mean age (SD) of 16.1 (0.9) years were enrolled. The prevalence of FAPDs and FC was 5.3% and 8.1%, respectively. The subtypes of FAPDs were functional dyspepsia (4.7%; postprandial distress syndrome 3.9% and epigastric pain syndrome 0.8%), irritable bowel syndrome (0.6%), abdominal migraine (0.4%) and functional abdominal pain not otherwise specified (0.3%). Multiple logistic regression analysis revealed that FAPDs were associated with female gender (odds ratio (OR) 3.3, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.7–6.4), underlying allergic diseases (OR 3.2, 95% CI: 1.6–6.6) and concomitant emotional problem (OR 2.7, 95% CI: 1.2–5.9). No significant associated factors with FC were found. Conclusion: FAPDs and FC are common in adolescents. Postprandial distress syndrome is the most common subtype of FAPD. Associated factors for FAPDs may suggest hormonal, immune-related and psychological involvement in the disease pathogenesis.