Chronic functional abdominal pain
Chronic Functional Abdominal Pain (CFAP)
Chronic Functional Abdominal Pain (CFAP) is a medical condition characterized by severe and persistent abdominal pain that is not associated with changes in bowel movements. The pain is often described as a constant or frequently recurring abdominal discomfort, typically in the middle or upper abdomen, that is not linked to eating, bowel movements, or menstrual periods.
Pronunciation
Chronic Functional Abdominal Pain: /ˈkrɒnɪk fʌŋkʃənəl æbdəˈmeɪnəl peɪn/
Etymology
The term "Chronic Functional Abdominal Pain" is derived from the following words:
- Chronic: From the Greek word "chronos", meaning time. In medicine, it refers to conditions that persist for a long time or recur frequently.
- Functional: In medical terminology, it refers to conditions where the normal function of an organ is impaired, but there is no structural damage.
- Abdominal: From the Latin word "abdomen", meaning belly. In medicine, it refers to the part of the body between the chest and the pelvis.
- Pain: From the Old French word "peine", meaning punishment or torment. In medicine, it refers to an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage.
Related Terms
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): A common disorder that affects the large intestine. Symptoms include cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, gas, and diarrhea or constipation, or both.
- Functional Dyspepsia: A chronic disorder of sensation and movement (peristalsis) in the upper digestive tract.
- Gastroenterology: The branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders.
- Psychosomatic Medicine: An interdisciplinary medical field exploring the relationships among social, psychological, and behavioral factors on bodily processes and quality of life in humans and animals.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Chronic functional abdominal pain
- Wikipedia's article - Chronic functional abdominal pain
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