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Gastrointestinal Issues and Autism Spectrum Disorder
Moneek Madra1, Roey Ringel2, Kara Gross Margolis1
1Department of Pediatrics, Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, 622 West 168th Street, New York, NY 10025, USA; Institute of Human Nutrition, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, 630 West 168th Street, PH1512E, New York, NY 10032, USA.
Abstract:
Gastrointestinal disorders are one of the most common medical conditions that are comorbid with autism spectrum disorders. These comorbidities can cause greater severity in autism spectrum disorder symptoms, other associated clinical manifestations, and lower quality of life if left untreated. Clinicians need to understand how these gastrointestinal issues present and apply effective therapies. Effective treatment of gastrointestinal problems in autism spectrum disorder may result in marked improvements in autism spectrum disorder behavioral outcomes. This article discusses the gastrointestinal disorders commonly associated with autism spectrum disorders, how they present, and studied risk factors.
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