AI Article Synopsis

  • The article introduces a new diagnostic condition called Chronic Abdominal Discomfort Syndrome (CADS), characterized by chronic abdominal pain without clear acute causes, often accompanied by symptoms like dyspepsia and bloating.
  • The underlying cause of CADS is believed to be neurogenic, possibly involving the nerves in the abdomen, which can lead to discomfort and varying symptoms.
  • A diagnostic tool is provided for clinicians to identify CADS, aiming to help primary care physicians and gastroenterologists determine which patients may need further evaluation or treatment from a pain specialist for relief.

Article Abstract

In this article, we propose a new diagnostic paradigm known as Chronic Abdominal Discomfort Syndrome (CADS). Patient's presentation centers around chronic abdominal pain not explained by acute pathology with or without accompanying dyspepsia, bloating, nausea and vomiting among other symptoms. The pathophysiology is noted to be neurogenic, possibly stemming from visceral sympathetic nerves or abdominal wall afferent nerves. Diagnosis is supported by signs or symptoms traversing clinical, diagnostic and functional criteria. Included is a tool which can assist clinicians in diagnosing patients with CADS per those domains. We hope to facilitate primary care physicians' and gastroenterologists' utilization of our criteria to provide guidance for selecting which patients may benefit from further interventions or evaluation by a pain physician. The pain physician may then offer interventions to provide the patient with relief.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10943270PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/JPR.S450008DOI Listing

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