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Delayed gastric emptying in children with poor appetite.
B Buyukgebiz1, O Bekem, Y Ozturk
1Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, lnciralti-35340, Izmir, Turkey.
Acta Gastro-Enterologica Belgica
|July 15, 2005
Summary
Delayed gastric emptying and malnutrition are common in children with poor appetite. Gastric motility studies are recommended for children experiencing failure to thrive.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Nutritional Science
Background:
- Poor appetite is a common concern in pediatric populations.
- Gastric emptying plays a crucial role in nutrient absorption and overall growth.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate gastric emptying time in children experiencing poor appetite.
- To identify potential correlations between gastric emptying, age, and nutritional status.
Main Methods:
- 36 children with poor appetite underwent anthropometrical measurements, daily energy intake assessment, and gastric emptying time determination.
- Participants were categorized into groups with normal and delayed gastric emptying.
- Comparison between groups was performed based on age and nutritional status.
Main Results:
- Malnutrition was prevalent in 63.9% of participants, with delayed gastric emptying observed in 58.3%.
- Children with delayed gastric emptying were significantly older (7.2 vs. 3.9 years) and had higher rates of malnutrition (81.0% vs. 40.0%).
- Mean daily energy intake was significantly lower than requirements in both delayed and normal gastric emptying groups.
Conclusions:
- Gastric motility disorders should be considered in pediatric patients with poor appetite.
- Gastric motility studies are advisable for children with failure to thrive, particularly in preschool and early school years.