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Prevalence and dietetic management of mild gastrointestinal disorders in milk-fed infants
D Infante Pina1, X Badia Llach, B Ariño-Armengol
1Unit of Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Children Hospital Vall d'Hebron, Autonomous University, Barcelona, Spain.
Insights
Mild gastrointestinal disorders are common in infants, affecting over 27% of consultations. Novalac infant formulas effectively treated these conditions in 88.4% of cases, with high satisfaction from parents and pediatricians.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Gastroenterology
- Infant Nutrition
Background:
- Mild gastrointestinal disorders are prevalent in infants presenting to pediatric practices.
- Common infant gastrointestinal issues include colic, constipation, regurgitation, and diarrhea.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of mild gastrointestinal disorders in infants.
- To evaluate the efficacy and parental/pediatrician satisfaction with Novalac adapted milk formulas for treating these disorders.
Main Methods:
- A two-phase study involving a cross-sectional epidemiological survey and a prospective, observational, multicenter trial.
- 285 pediatricians initially surveyed 3487 children; 2069 infants with diagnosed disorders were followed for four weeks.
- Effectiveness and satisfaction were assessed using Novalac formulas.
Main Results:
- Mild gastrointestinal disorders accounted for 27.8% of pediatric consultations.
- Novalac formulas achieved an overall resolution rate of 88.4% for infant gastrointestinal disorders.
- Specific resolution rates: diarrhea (92.6%), constipation (91.6%), colic (87.6%), regurgitation (81%).
- High satisfaction reported: 91% of pediatricians and 88.8% of parents/tutors.
Conclusions:
- Mild gastrointestinal disorders represent a significant burden in pediatric care.
- Novalac adapted milk formulas demonstrate effectiveness in managing common infant gastrointestinal issues within routine clinical settings.
Aim:
To assess the prevalence of mild gastrointestinal disorders in milk-fed infants in paediatric practice, and to evaluate the effectiveness and satisfaction with dietetic treatment.
Methods:
A cross-sectional epidemiological study was first carried out. A total of 285 paediatricians included 3487 children seen during a period of one week. In a second phase an observational, prospective and multicentre study was conducted and 2069 milk-fed infants with mild gastrointestinal disorders (colic, constipation, regurgitation and diarrhoea) were included. There was a baseline visit (start of treatment) and a final visit four weeks later. The effectiveness of the various Novalac formulas, as well as the satisfaction of the parents/tutors and paediatricians with the dietetic treatment were assessed at the final visit.
Results:
The prevalence of mild gastrointestinal disorders was 27.8% of all paediatrician consultations (9.2%, 7.8%, 6.1% and 4.6% in relation to colic, constipation, regurgitation and diarrhoea, respectively). The several Novalac adapted milk formulas resolved 88.4% of the mild gastrointestinal disorders. Depending on the type of disorder, differences in response rate were observed. The highest effectiveness was recorded with respect to diarrhoea (92.6%), followed by constipation (91.6%), colic (87.6%) and regurgitation (81%). Overall, 91% of the paediatricians and 88.8% of the parents/tutors were satisfied or very satisfied with the Novalac adapted milk formulas.
Conclusion:
Mild gastrointestinal disorders show a high prevalence in paediatric practice. The Novalac adapted milk formulas have been shown to be effective in treating mild gastrointestinal disorders in milk-fed infants in the context of routine clinical practice.
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