Pathologic childhood aerophagy: an under-diagnosed entity

Three children with pathologic childhood aerophagy are described. This entity is characterized by progressive abdominal distension during the day, non-distended abdomen in the morning, and visible air swallowing. The condition is usually self-limited, and treatment is symptomatic and by reassurance....

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Published in:European journal of pediatrics 1988-05, Vol.147 (4), p.422-423
Main Authors: ROSENBACH, Y, ZAHAVI, I, NITZAN, M, DINARI, G
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdomen
Adolescent
Aerophagy - complications
Aerophagy - diagnosis
Biological and medical sciences
Child
Diagnosis, Differential
Flatulence - etiology
Gases
Gastroenterology. Liver. Pancreas. Abdomen
Humans
Intestines - physiopathology
Male
Medical sciences
Other diseases. Semiology
Stomach. Duodenum. Small intestine. Colon. Rectum. Anus
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Summary:Three children with pathologic childhood aerophagy are described. This entity is characterized by progressive abdominal distension during the day, non-distended abdomen in the morning, and visible air swallowing. The condition is usually self-limited, and treatment is symptomatic and by reassurance. Early recognition and diagnosis of this condition might help avoid unnecessary and expensive diagnostic investigations.
ISSN:0340-6199
1432-1076
DOI:10.1007/BF00496425