Family Physicians’ Management During Consecutive Visits for Incident Cases of Nonspecific Abdominal Pain
| Management | 1st Visit (n=1,480) | 2nd Visit (n=324) | ≥3 Visits (n=184) |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSAID=nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. | |||
| a Percentages from the total number of visits with a prescription. | |||
| Prescription, No. (%) | 260 (17.6) | 90 (27.8) | 75 (40.8) |
| Drugs for acid-related disorders, %a | 13.1 | 4.4 | 1.3 |
| Antispasmodics, %a | 29.2 | 26.7 | 24.0 |
| Laxatives, %a | 25.0 | 32.2 | 37.3 |
| Osmotic laxatives (lactulose), %a | 11.2 | 15.6 | 10 |
| Bulking agents (psyllium), %a | 12.7 | 14.4 | 14.0 |
| Others, %a | 1.2 | 2.0 | 4.0 |
| Painkillers NSAIDs, %a | 5.4 | 14.4 | 14.7 |
| Painkillers Analgesics, %a | 3.8 | 4.4 | 5.3 |
| Anti-infective agents, %a | 6.9 | 5.6 | 1.3 |
| Additional testing, No. (% ) | 16 (1.1) | 9 (2.8) | 0 |
| Referral, No. (% ) | 45 (3.0) | 19 (5.6) | 5 (2.7) |
| Pediatrician | 5 | 8 | 3 |
| Surgeon | 24 | 2 | 0 |
| Radiology | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Psychiatrist | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Gynecologist | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Cardiologist | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Urologist | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Physiotherapist | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Dietician | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Unknown | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Other | 6 | 1 | 0 |