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Chronic non-specific diarrhoea.

E Savilahti, O Simell

    Archives of Disease in Childhood
    |May 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Recurrent diarrhea in young children often resolves by age 3. Some cases are linked to food allergies, while others may involve reactions to environmental stress, persisting into later childhood.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Gastroenterology
    • Allergy & Immunology

    Background:

    • Recurrent, unexplained diarrhea is a common intestinal issue in children aged 6 months to 3 years.
    • Understanding the long-term outcomes and potential causes is crucial for effective management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the clinical course and outcomes of recurrent, unexplained diarrhea in children up to 5 years of age.
    • To identify potential subgroups and contributing factors, such as food allergies and environmental stress responses.

    Main Methods:

    • A longitudinal study of 27 children diagnosed with recurrent, unexplained diarrhea.
    • Follow-up assessments conducted until the children reached 5 years of age.

    Main Results:

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    • Diarrhea onset occurred at a mean age of 9 months, with resolution by age 3 in 21 children.
    • Food allergy (cow's milk, vegetables) was identified in six children, with persistent symptoms in four.
    • Unexplained diarrhea resolved in 19 of 21 children; nutritional deficiencies were rare.
    • At age 5, six children still experienced diarrhea; abdominal pain, headaches, and atopy were more common.

    Conclusions:

    • Two main subgroups of recurrent diarrhea exist: those with food allergy and those reacting to environmental stressors.
    • While many cases resolve, some children experience persistent symptoms and associated conditions into later childhood.