Journal of Neonatal Research and Pediatric Care ISSN: 2691-5901
Review Article
Role of Nutrition in Pediatric Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Published: 2018-09-24

Abstract

Pediatric irritable bowel syndrome is one of the functional gastrointestinal disorders. Its prevalence is increasing. Abdominal pain, diarrhoea and constipation are the common symptoms. It’s easy to get cognitively biased and over investigate & treat these kids. Appropriate diagnosis with the help of Rome Criteria is necessary. Management of these children with help of pediatric gastroenterologist, certified dietician and psychologist is now possible. Role of dietary modifications in management is discussed in this review.

Keywords

Irritable bowel syndrome; FODMAPs; Nutrition; Abdominal pain; Constipation; Diarrhoea