Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use in Pediatric Functional Abdominal Pain Disorders at a Large Academic Center.

Objective: To describe the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in pediatric functional abdominal pain disorders at a large Midwestern pediatric gastroenterology center.

Study Design: A survey of patients attending a follow-up visit for functional abdominal pain disorders was completed. Data were collected on demographics, quality of life, use of conventional therapies, patient's opinions, and perception of provider's knowledge of CAM.