Widespread pain in childhood: hypermobile children may have multiple sources of pain

Louise J. Tofts

doi:10.1016/B978-0-323-95082-4.00055-4

Widespread pain in childhood: hypermobile children may have multiple sources of pain

Louise J. Tofts^*

^*Corresponding author for this work

Department of Health Sciences

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Abstract

Pain is one of the most common presenting symptoms in young children with joint hypermobility. Children may present with pain from multiple different sources. A thorough evaluation and appropriate management are essential to ensure optimal outcomes. The reader should also consider the other chapters on childhood and adolescent concerns, including gastrointestinal pathology.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Symptomatic
Subtitle of host publication	the symptom-based handbook for Ehlers-Danlos syndromes and hypermobility spectrum disorders
Editors	Clair A. Francomano, Alan J. Hakim, Lansdale G. S. Henderson, Fraser C. Henderson
Place of Publication	Amsterdam
Publisher	Elsevier
Chapter	4
Pages	37-43
Number of pages	7
ISBN (Electronic)	9780323950824
ISBN (Print)	9780323950831
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-95082-4.00055-4
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2023

Keywords

Activity-related musculoskeletal pain
Benign nocturnal leg pain
Development coordination disorder
Handwriting skills
Irritable bowel syndrome

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Widespread pain in childhood: hypermobile children may have multiple sources of pain. / Tofts, Louise J.
Symptomatic: the symptom-based handbook for Ehlers-Danlos syndromes and hypermobility spectrum disorders. ed. / Clair A. Francomano; Alan J. Hakim; Lansdale G. S. Henderson; Fraser C. Henderson. Amsterdam: Elsevier, 2023. p. 37-43.

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