Richtlijn ‘Functionele buikpijn bij kinderen’

• The guideline entitled ‘Functional abdominal pain in children’ has been developed by a multidisciplinary working group on behalf of the Dutch Pediatric Association in 2015.
• History and physical examination are essential in diagnosing pediatric functional abdominal pain. Additional diagnostic testing is of limited value when alarm symptoms are absent.
• Reassurance and education of both the child and parent(s), are the cornerstones in the treatment of pediatric functional abdominal pain.
• In case of persisting symptoms, hypnotherapy or cognitive behavioral therapy can be started. There is no evidence for any pharmacological treatment.

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