Overview
Abdominal pain refers to discomfort or pain occurring anywhere in the region between the chest and pelvis, arising from diverse gastrointestinal, urological, or systemic causes. Research published in the International Journal of Pain Management addresses this symptom across a spectrum of clinical contexts, including structural abnormalities such as intestinal malrotation and small bowel volvulus during pregnancy, vascular compression syndromes like superior mesenteric artery syndrome that may be misdiagnosed as psychiatric conditions, and infectious processes including hepatic tuberculosis. The journal has examined abdominal manifestations in polycystic kidney disease, gastrointestinal symptoms in children with autism spectrum disorder managed through dietary intervention, and acute presentations such as spontaneous bladder rupture following alcohol consumption. Additional contributions explore the relationship between dietary intake and pain perception, psychological dimensions of childhood somatic complaints including their connection to emotional functioning and parental factors, and complex pancreatic pathology. This body of work underscores the diagnostic challenges inherent in evaluating abdominal pain, where symptoms may reflect organic disease, functional disorders, or interactions between physical and psychological factors, emphasizing the importance of thorough clinical assessment to avoid misdiagnosis and ensure appropriate management.
Research published in this journal
12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.
How this research is being cited
The 12 articles above have been cited 30 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.
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2026 · Developmental Review
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Nanhua Cheng et al. · 2024 · Children and youth services review
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2024 · Children and Youth Services Review
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2023 · Revista Internacional de Salud Materno Fetal
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2023 · Optometry and Vision Science
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2023 · Revista Internacional de Salud Materno Fetal
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Anthony Kwame Morgan et al. · 2023 · Cogent Public Health
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