Abstract
G A A b st ra ct s (33 PR, 232 PU) children completed 8/8 surveys of the study, 67 completed most surveys (67/8). Overall weekly prevalence of GI symptoms: AP (35.3%), nausea (25.5%), constipation (11.3%), diarrhea (8%), vomiting (7.3%). 56% of children with AP reported interference with activities: gym (18.9%), school (14%), difficulty sleeping (12.2%), social activities (10.6%). 2.5% of all children missed school for all causes during study period: 1.1% for AP. 5.7% of all children sought medical attention during study period (1% AP). Extra-GI complaints were common: pains in arms/legs (38.7%), headaches (30.8%) and chest pain (25.2%). Conclusions GI symptoms are common in school-aged children in Colombia and interfere with both daily activities and school attendance. The prevalence of AP and other GI symptoms found in this study were similar to published prevalence of American children using similar methods. Similarly to the American study, children rarely seek medical attention for AP.
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