Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Children (cont.)
What is the outlook for a child with IBS?
IBS symptoms typically fluctuate. Symptoms may go away
for a long period of time only to return for no obvious reason. The majority of
people with IBS continue to report symptoms 5 years after initial diagnosis.
Points to Remember
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional gastrointestinal disorder
marked by abdominal pain or discomfort, bloating, and irregular bowel habits.
- IBS is common in people of all ages, including children.
- Treatment for IBS includes dietary changes, medication, and stress
management.
- IBS can cause a great deal of discomfort and distress, but it is not life
threatening, does not damage the bowel, and does not progress to other diseases.
Hope through research
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and
Kidney Diseases conducts and supports many basic and clinical research studies
on IBS, including epidemiological studies examining its possible genetic and environmental causes.
Participants in clinical trials can play a more active role in their own
health care, gain access to new research treatments before they are widely
available, and help others by contributing to medical research. For information
about current studies, visit www.ClinicalTrials.gov.
For More Information
International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
P.O. Box 170864
Milwaukee, WI 53217–8076
Phone: 1–888–964–2001 or 414–964–1799
Fax: 414–964–7176
Email: iffgd@iffgd.org
Internet: www.iffgd.org
North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and
Nutrition
P.O. Box 6
Flourtown, PA 19031
Phone: 215–233–0808
Fax: 215–233–3918
Email: naspghan@naspghan.org
Internet: www.naspghan.org
References:
1Hyams JS, Burke G, Davis PM, Rzepski B, Adrulonis PA.
Abdominal pain and irritable bowel syndrome in adolescents: a community-based
study. The Journal of Pediatrics. 1996;129(2):220–226.
SOURCE: National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse, "Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Children."
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