Prevalence and Characteristics of Abdominal Pain in the United States.

ABSTRACT:

Background & aims

Abdominal pain is the most common gastrointestinal symptom reported in ambulatory clinics, but little is known about its prevalence and burden of illness in the general community. We conducted a population-based survey to determine the epidemiology, clinical characteristics, and healthcare-seeking behavior of persons with abdominal pain.

Methods

Using an online survey research firm, we recruited a representative sample of adults (18 years or older) with a history of abdominal pain. The survey included questions about abdominal pain severity as measured by GI PROMIS (a validated patient-reported outcome questionnaire), healthcare-seeking behaviors, and tests performed to evaluate symptoms. We used multivariable regression models to adjust for confounding.

SUBMITTER: Lakhoo K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7779743 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature