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Management of Pediatric Functional Abdominal Pain
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, such as a low-FODMAP diet, can help in some cases. Pharmacological treatments, including antispasmodics or low-dose tricyclic antidepressants, may be used for severe cases. Psychological interventions, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and gut-directed hypnotherapy, address underlying stress and anxiety. Encouraging regular physical activity and maintaining a supportive environment are also key. Multidisciplinary care improves outcomes in complex or refractory cases.
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Dr. Pandu Chouhan
Consultant Pediatric Gastroenterology, KIMS Hospital, Hyderabad
Dr. 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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- 19th -Dec -2024, TIME : 5:00PM TO 6:00 PM
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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, such as a low-FODMAP diet, can help in some cases. Pharmacological treatments, including antispasmodics or low-dose tricyclic antidepressants, may be used for severe cases. Psychological interventions, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and gut-directed hypnotherapy, address underlying stress and anxiety. Encouraging regular physical activity and maintaining a supportive environment are also key. Multidisciplinary care improves outcomes in complex or refractory cases.
- 19th -Dec -2024, TIME : 5:00PM TO 6:00 PM
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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, such as a low-FODMAP diet, can help in some cases. Pharmacological treatments, including antispasmodics or low-dose tricyclic antidepressants, may be used for severe cases. Psychological interventions, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and gut-directed hypnotherapy, address underlying stress and anxiety. Encouraging regular physical activity and maintaining a supportive environment are also key. Multidisciplinary care improves outcomes in complex or refractory cases.
- 19th -Dec -2024, TIME : 5:00PM TO 6:00 PM
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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, such as a low-FODMAP diet, can help in some cases. Pharmacological treatments, including antispasmodics or low-dose tricyclic antidepressants, may be used for severe cases. Psychological interventions, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and gut-directed hypnotherapy, address underlying stress and anxiety. Encouraging regular physical activity and maintaining a supportive environment are also key. Multidisciplinary care improves outcomes in complex or refractory cases.