Functional Abdominal Cramping Pain: Expert Practical Guidance.

ABSTRACT: Functional abdominal cramping pain (FACP) is a common complaint, which may present either on its own or in association with a functional gastrointestinal disorder. It is likely caused by a variety of, probably partly unknown, etiologies. Effective management of FACP can be challenging owing to the lack of usable diagnostic tools and the availability of a diverse range of treatment approaches. Practical guidance for their selection and use is limited. The objective of this article is to present a working definition of FACP based on expert consensus, and to propose practical strategies for the diagnosis and management of this condition for physicians, pharmacists, and patients. A panel of experts on functional gastrointestinal disorders was convened to participate in workshop activities aime

SUBMITTER: Muller-Lissner S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9553264 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov-Dec 01

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature