Recurrent abdominal pain is one of the most common presenting complaints to primary care providers and pediatric gastroenterologists. It affects up to 10% to 25% of school-aged children and adolescents and accounts for significant school loss, impaired quality of life, and parental frustration [1–3]. It continues to be misunderstood by both the medical and lay communities, often leading to unde...

UNLABELLED A cross-sectional survey of school-children aged from 9 to 15 y was performed in the city of Petaling Jaya to look for predictors of recurrent abdominal pain. A sample of 1488 children was randomly chosen, of whom 143 (9.6%) had recurrent abdominal pain according to Apley's criteria. CONCLUSION The results of the study show that recurrent abdominal pain was associated with a number...

recurrent sigmoid volvulus is a clinical entity characterized by recurrent episodes of partial or complete sigmoid volvulus. although it is commonly seen in the elderly, it can be occasionally seen in younger patients. patients with recurrent partial sigmoid volvulus are relatively asymptomatic or present with mild abdominal pain. early diagnosis and treatment is essential to prevent conversion...