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Recurrent abdominal painRRecurrent abdominal painRecurrent abdominal painEnglishGastrointestinalToddler (13-24 months);Preschooler (2-4 years);School age child (5-8 years);Pre-teen (9-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)Stomach;Small Intestine;Large Intestine/ColonStomach;Small intestine;Large intestineConditions and diseasesCaregivers Adult (19+)NA2021-03-09T05:00:00Z8.2000000000000062.6000000000000479.000000000000Health (A-Z) - ConditionsHealth A-Z<p>Learn the signs and causes of recurrent abdominal pain and when to get medical help. </p><h2>What is recurrent abdominal pain (RAP)?</h2><p>A stomach ache or bellyache is called abdominal pain. If a child has abdominal pain that comes and goes regularly, they have recurrent abdominal pain (RAP).</p><p>Recurrent abdominal pain can be caused by a number of different illnesses or there may not be any underlying problem at all. If the child is seen by a doctor, and all medical causes are ruled out, then the child is said to have "functional abdominal pain". This means that there is no known cause for the pain.</p>​<h2>Key points </h2> <ul> <li>Recurrent abdominal pain may be "functional abdominal pain", in which case there is no known cause, or it may be due to a specific underlying problem. </li> <li>Functional abdominal pain is common in children. </li> <li>See your child's doctor if your child has other concerning symptoms in addition to the abdominal pain. </li> <li>If the abdominal pain keeps coming back, but there are no other concerning symptoms, keep a written diary to track the abdominal pain and bring it with you when you go to see your child's doctor. </li> </ul><h2>Other causes of recurrent abdominal pain </h2><p>Some children with recurrent abdominal pain do have an identifiable cause. Some possible causes include: </p><ul><li> <a href="/Article?contentid=6&language=English">constipation</a> </li><li> <a href="/Article?contentid=823&language=English">irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)</a></li><li>food sensitivities (for example, lactose intolerance)</li><li>heartburn (gastroesophageal reflux)</li><li>abdominal migraines</li><li> <a href="/Article?contentid=18&language=English">anxiety</a> or <a href="/Article?contentid=19&language=English">depression</a></li><li> <a href="/Article?contentid=822&language=English">gas</a></li><li>ovulation in girls</li><li> <a href="/Article?contentid=821&language=English">inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)</a>, such as <a href="/Article?contentid=923&language=English">Crohn's disease</a> or <a href="/Article?contentid=924&language=English">ulcerative colitis</a></li><li> <a href="https://akhpub.aboutkidshealth.ca/Article?contentid=935&language=English">recurrent urinary tract infections</a></li></ul><h2>When to see a doctor</h2><p>See your child's doctor if your child has abdominal pain and also any of the following: </p><ul><li>weight loss </li><li>slowed growth </li><li>significant <a href="/Article?contentid=746&language=English">vomiting</a> and/or <a href="/Article?contentid=7&language=English">diarrhea</a></li><li>persistent pain on the right side of the abdomen</li><li> <a href="/Article?contentid=30&language=English">fever</a></li><li>pain that wakes the child up at night</li><li>blood in the stool</li><li>pain or bleeding with urination (peeing) or feeling urgency to pee</li><li>changes in stool pattern (stool more frequently or less frequently than what was typical for the child, or stooling at night) </li></ul><p>If your child does not have any of these symptoms, but they have recurrent abdominal pain, keep a pain diary for your child. Record when the pain happened, how long it lasted and if there were any triggers. Take this diary with you when you go to see your child's doctor. </p>
Douleurs abdominales récurrentesDDouleurs abdominales récurrentesRecurrent abdominal painFrenchGastrointestinalToddler (13-24 months);Preschooler (2-4 years);School age child (5-8 years);Pre-teen (9-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)Stomach;Small Intestine;Large Intestine/ColonStomach;Small intestine;Large intestineConditions and diseasesCaregivers Adult (19+)NA2021-03-09T05:00:00Z500.000000000000Health (A-Z) - ConditionsHealth A-Z<p>Renseignez-vous sur les symptômes et les causes des douleurs abdominales récurrentes et le moment où elles nécessitent une consultation médicale.</p><h2>Qu'est-ce que les d​ouleurs abdominales récurrentes (DAR)?</h2><p>On parle normalement de mal de ventre pour désigner les douleurs abdominales. Un enfant souffre de douleurs abdominales récurrentes (DAR) s'il a régulièrement mal au ventre.</p><p>Ces douleurs récurrentes peuvent être provoquées par un certain nombre de troubles ou n'avoir aucune cause sous-jacente. Si un médecin exclut tout motif médical, il posera un diagnostic de « douleurs abdominales fonctionnelles », ce qui veut dire que les douleurs abdominales sont d'origine inconnue.<br></p><h2>À retenir </h2> <ul><li>Les douleurs abdominales récurrentes peuvent être « fonctionnelles », ce qui veut dire qu'elles n'ont pas de causes connues, ou peuvent être attribuables à un trouble sous-​ jacent particulier.</li> <li>Les douleurs abdominales fonctionnelles sont courantes chez les enfants.</li> <li>Si votre enfant présente des douleurs abdominales accompagnées d'autres troubles préoccupants, consultez son médecin.</li> <li>Si ses douleurs abdominales sont récurrentes, mais qu'elles ne sont accompagnées d'aucun autre trouble préoccupant, tenez un journal des douleurs et apportez-le aux rendez-vous avec le médecin de votre enfant.</li></ul><h2>Autres causes des douleurs abdominales récurrentes</h2><p>Chez certains enfants, les douleurs abdominales récurrentes ont bel et bien une cause repérable. Voici des troubles sous-jacents possibles :</p><ul><li> <a href="/Article?contentid=6&language=French">constipation</a><br></li><li> <a href="/Article?contentid=823&language=French">syndrome du côlon irritable</a> (SCI)<br></li><li>sensibilités alimentaires (par exemple, une intolérance au lactose)<br></li><li>brûlures d'estomac (refluxgastro-œsophagien)<br></li><li>migraines abdominales<br></li><li> <a href="/Article?contentid=18&language=French">anxiété</a> ou <a href="/Article?contentid=19&language=French">dépression</a><br></li><li> <a href="/Article?contentid=822&language=French">flatulence</a> (gaz)<br></li><li>ovulation chez les filles<br></li><li> <a href="/Article?contentid=821&language=French">maladie inflammatoire intestinale</a> (MII), comme la <a href="/Article?contentid=923&language=French">maladie de Crohn</a> ou la <a href="/Article?contentid=924&language=French">colite ulcéreuse</a><br></li><li><a href="https://akhpub.aboutkidshealth.ca/Article?contentid=935&language=french">infections récurrentes des voies urinaires</a><br></li></ul> <h2>Quand consulter un médecin</h2> <p>Consultez le médecin de votre enfant si celui-ci présente des douleurs abdominales ainsi que l'un ou l'autre des troubles suivants : </p> <ul><li>perte de poids<br></li> <li>croissance ralentie<br></li> <li><a href="/Article?contentid=746&language=French">vomissements</a> ou <a href="/Article?contentid=7&language=French">diarrhée</a> importante ou les deux<br></li> <li>douleur persistante du côté droit de l'abdomen<br></li> <li><a href="/Article?contentid=30&language=French">fièvre​</a><br></li> <li>douleurs qui le réveillent pendant la nuit<br></li> <li>présence de sang dans les selles<br></li> <li>douleur ou saignement lorsqu'il urine (fait pipi) ou sensation urgente d'uriner<br></li> <li>changements dans les habitudes d'élimination des selles (plus ou moins fréquentes qu'en temps normal, ou l'élimination se fait pendant la nuit)<br></li></ul> <p>Si votre enfant ne présente aucun de ces symptômes, mais que ses douleurs abdominales sont récurrentes, créez un journal de ses douleurs. Notez-y le moment où elles sont survenues, combien de temps elles ont duré et si un ou plusieurs facteurs les ont déclenchées. Assurez-vous d'apporter le journal aux rendez-vous avec le médecin de votre enfant.<br></p>

 

 

 

 

Recurrent abdominal pain825.000000000000Recurrent abdominal painRecurrent abdominal painREnglishGastrointestinalToddler (13-24 months);Preschooler (2-4 years);School age child (5-8 years);Pre-teen (9-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)Stomach;Small Intestine;Large Intestine/ColonStomach;Small intestine;Large intestineConditions and diseasesCaregivers Adult (19+)NA2021-03-09T05:00:00Z8.2000000000000062.6000000000000479.000000000000Health (A-Z) - ConditionsHealth A-Z<p>Learn the signs and causes of recurrent abdominal pain and when to get medical help. </p><h2>What is recurrent abdominal pain (RAP)?</h2><p>A stomach ache or bellyache is called abdominal pain. If a child has abdominal pain that comes and goes regularly, they have recurrent abdominal pain (RAP).</p><p>Recurrent abdominal pain can be caused by a number of different illnesses or there may not be any underlying problem at all. If the child is seen by a doctor, and all medical causes are ruled out, then the child is said to have "functional abdominal pain". This means that there is no known cause for the pain.</p>​<h2>Functional abdominal pain </h2> <p>Functional abdominal pain is common. This type of abdominal pain is often vague and is described as pain "all over" the tummy. It usually lasts for less than one hour. It occurs in 10% to 15% of all children. It typically occurs in children between the ages of five and ten. Although it is not serious, it can interfere with a child's daily activities. Some children miss school because of the abdominal pain. Functional abdominal pain will eventually get better on its own and does not require any treatment. </p><h2>Key points </h2> <ul> <li>Recurrent abdominal pain may be "functional abdominal pain", in which case there is no known cause, or it may be due to a specific underlying problem. </li> <li>Functional abdominal pain is common in children. </li> <li>See your child's doctor if your child has other concerning symptoms in addition to the abdominal pain. </li> <li>If the abdominal pain keeps coming back, but there are no other concerning symptoms, keep a written diary to track the abdominal pain and bring it with you when you go to see your child's doctor. </li> </ul><h2>Other causes of recurrent abdominal pain </h2><p>Some children with recurrent abdominal pain do have an identifiable cause. Some possible causes include: </p><ul><li> <a href="/Article?contentid=6&language=English">constipation</a> </li><li> <a href="/Article?contentid=823&language=English">irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)</a></li><li>food sensitivities (for example, lactose intolerance)</li><li>heartburn (gastroesophageal reflux)</li><li>abdominal migraines</li><li> <a href="/Article?contentid=18&language=English">anxiety</a> or <a href="/Article?contentid=19&language=English">depression</a></li><li> <a href="/Article?contentid=822&language=English">gas</a></li><li>ovulation in girls</li><li> <a href="/Article?contentid=821&language=English">inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)</a>, such as <a href="/Article?contentid=923&language=English">Crohn's disease</a> or <a href="/Article?contentid=924&language=English">ulcerative colitis</a></li><li> <a href="https://akhpub.aboutkidshealth.ca/Article?contentid=935&language=English">recurrent urinary tract infections</a></li></ul><h2>When to see a doctor</h2><p>See your child's doctor if your child has abdominal pain and also any of the following: </p><ul><li>weight loss </li><li>slowed growth </li><li>significant <a href="/Article?contentid=746&language=English">vomiting</a> and/or <a href="/Article?contentid=7&language=English">diarrhea</a></li><li>persistent pain on the right side of the abdomen</li><li> <a href="/Article?contentid=30&language=English">fever</a></li><li>pain that wakes the child up at night</li><li>blood in the stool</li><li>pain or bleeding with urination (peeing) or feeling urgency to pee</li><li>changes in stool pattern (stool more frequently or less frequently than what was typical for the child, or stooling at night) </li></ul><p>If your child does not have any of these symptoms, but they have recurrent abdominal pain, keep a pain diary for your child. Record when the pain happened, how long it lasted and if there were any triggers. Take this diary with you when you go to see your child's doctor. </p><img alt="" src="https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/AKHAssets/recurrent_abdominal_pain.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/AKHAssets/recurrent_abdominal_pain.jpgRecurrent abdominal painFalse

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