Review article

https://doi.org/10.26800/LV-144-supl1-10

Nausea and dyspepsia – frequent problems in pediatrics

Vlatka Konjik ; Klinika za pedijatriju, KBC Osijek

Abstract

Introduction and aim: Nausea and dyspepsia are frequent in children. They can occur as a single symptom, or overlap with other symptoms, conditions or diseases, whether organic, or more often, functional. Symptoms are usually chronic or reccurent, and cause significant morbidity, frequent hospital visits and broad diagnostic workup, thus having negative impact on patients’ quality of life. The aim of this review is to present etiology, mechanisms of development, current diagnostic criteria and treatment options for nausea and dyspepsia, based on new research. Conslusion: In the management of a child presenting with nausea or dyspepsia it is important to differentiate organic from functional disorder. Depending on symptoms and „red flags“, diagnostic workup should be rational. If possible, treatment should target organic disease, or it should relieve dominant symptoms.

Keywords

CHILDREN, NAUSEA, DYSPEPSIA, FUNCTIONAL GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS, THE ROME CRITERIA

Hrčak ID:

275704

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/275704

Publication date:

24.4.2022.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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