Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBP
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J Dev Behav Pediatr · Feb 2007
Pain, disability, and symptoms among siblings of children with functional abdominal pain.
To examine reports of pain, disability, and somatic and psychological symptoms among siblings of children with functional abdominal pain (FAP) and siblings of "healthy" comparison children. ⋯ This investigation suggests that siblings of children with FAP experience more emotional/behavioral symptoms than peers and that their symptoms are not readily identified by parents. These findings highlight the importance of considering the psychological functioning of "unaffected" siblings and family stressors when children present with recurrent pain complaints.