Functional Abdominal Pain — RACP Paediatrics MCQ

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A 7-year-old presents with daily periumbilical pain for 3 months, no weight loss, no nocturnal symptoms, no blood in stool, normal inflammatory markers. Most likely diagnosis?

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Correct answer: A — Functional abdominal pain

Recurrent periumbilical pain without alarm features meets Rome IV criteria for functional abdominal pain.

Reference: RCH Melbourne – 2024 – Clinical Practice Guidelines: Recurrent Abdominal Pain