作者: Eric Chiou , Samuel Nurko
DOI: 10.1586/EGH.10.28
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摘要: Functional abdominal pain (FAP) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are among the most commonly diagnosed medical problems in pediatrics. Symptom-based Rome III criteria for FAP IBS have been validated help clinician making a positive diagnosis. The majority of patients with mild complaints improve reassurance time. For distinct subset more severe disabling illness, finding effective treatment these disorders remains challenge. Over years, wide range therapies proposed studied. lack single, proven intervention highlights complex interplay biopsychosocial factors probably involved development childhood IBS, need multidisciplinary, integrated approach. This article reviews current literature on efficacy pharmacologic, dietary psychosocial interventions children adolescents.