CPD

• Most cases of recurrent abdominal pain in children are due to functional abdominal pain disorders (FAPDs).
• Negative tests are not reassuring in most cases and can drive further anxiety and symptoms.
• Diagnoses are based on symptoms; an early diagnosis while awaiting investigations is associated with a prompter resolution of symptoms.
• Approach management from a biopsychosocial perspective.

Keeping LDL-C levels lower throughout life can help substantially reduce CVD risk.¹ GPs play an essential role in identifying patients at risk of CVD and managing their treatment.² This includes prescribing lipid-lowering medicines for people at high risk of CVD.³ Although for most patients, elevated lipids can be assessed and managed effectively by GPs, there are some groups of patients who may benefit from referral to a specialist.⁴ These include patients whose total cholesterol is more than 7.5mmol/L, patients who fail to show an effective response to second-line treatment and those with familial hypercholesterolaemia.⁴