An Adolescent Is Diagnosed with Functional Abdominal Pain (FAP)

question 5

Multiple Choice

An adolescent is diagnosed with functional abdominal pain (FAP) . The child's symptoms worsen during stressful events, especially with school anxiety. What will be an important part of treatment for this child?

• A) Informing the parents that the pain is most likely not real
• B) Instituting a lactose-free diet along with lactobacillus supplements
• C) Teaching about the brain-gut interaction causing symptoms
• D) Using histamine2-blockers to help alleviate symptoms

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