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Clinical applications of probiotics in gastrointestinal disorders in children

Chien Chang Chen1, W Allan Walker

  • 1Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Taoyuan, Taiwan.

The National Medical Journal of India
|July 27, 2011
PubMed

Insights

This review explores the health benefits of probiotics for children. It covers their use in various pediatric conditions, including digestive issues and infections, and highlights common probiotic strains used in pediatrics.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Microbiology
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Probiotics are increasingly recognized for their role in human health and disease management.
  • Numerous clinical trials and research studies support the beneficial effects of probiotics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the clinical applications of probiotics in a range of pediatric diseases.
  • To summarize commonly used probiotic strains in pediatric care.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of clinical trials and research studies.
  • Focus on pediatric applications of probiotics.

Main Results:

  • Probiotics show benefits in conditions such as necrotizing enterocolitis, infantile colic, infectious diarrhea, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, constipation, lactose intolerance, inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and functional abdominal pain.
  • Identification of representative probiotics frequently used in pediatric diseases.

Conclusions:

  • Probiotics represent a valuable therapeutic option for various pediatric gastrointestinal and related disorders.
  • Further research continues to elucidate the specific mechanisms and optimal பயன்பாடு (use) of probiotics in children.

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