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[Irritable bowel syndrome]

S N Guerra1

  • 1Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.

Jornal De Pediatria
|December 17, 2003
PubMed
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Irritable bowel syndrome in children, a common cause of pediatric gastroenterology visits, is a benign condition often misdiagnosed. Dietary advice is effective, and medication is generally unnecessary for this age group.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Clinical Medicine
  • Pathophysiology

Background:

  • Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in children, also known as chronic nonspecific diarrhea, is a frequent reason for pediatric gastroenterology consultations.
  • This condition is benign and self-limiting, typically resolving with age, but can cause significant parental anxiety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the pathophysiology of childhood IBS to better explain its clinical manifestations and treatment.
  • To clarify the diagnostic criteria and management strategies for this frequently encountered pediatric syndrome.

Main Methods:

  • A literature search was conducted using Medline, recent review articles, and personal files.
  • The review focused on understanding the underlying pathophysiology to correlate with clinical presentation and treatment efficacy.

Main Results:

  • Childhood IBS is characterized by unclear pathophysiology and lack of laboratory confirmation, leading to frequent misdiagnoses.
  • Despite diagnostic challenges, the condition presents with specific clinical manifestations when there is no dietary or medicinal manipulation.
  • Dietary advice, guided by pathophysiological insights, is often effective, while the role of drug therapy remains debated.

Conclusions:

  • Irritable bowel syndrome should be considered in children aged 6 months to 5 years presenting with oligosymptomatic diarrhea and no signs of malnutrition.
  • Pharmacological interventions are typically not required, and their efficacy is uncertain.
  • Management primarily involves dietary modifications based on an understanding of the condition's pathophysiology.