Development of functional gastrointestinal disorders after Giardia lambliainfection

Development of functional gastrointestinal disorders after Giardia lamblia infection

BACKGROUND Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGID) may occur following acute gastroenteritis. This long-term complication has previously not been described after infection with the non-invasive protozoan Giardia lamblia. This study aims to characterize persistent abdominal symptoms elicited by Giardia infection according to Rome II criteria and symptoms scores. METHODS Structured intervi...

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Treatment of Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders in Children and Future Challenges

Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) are a common problem in children. These disorders in children are classified into the following categories according to the ROME III classification: Functional Dyspepsia, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Abdominal Migraines, Childhood Functional abdominal pain (FAP), Childhood functional abdominal pain syndrome and functional constipation. FGIDs are ...

Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders

Los trastornos funcionales digestivos hacen parte de la patología gastrointestinal pediátrica. Son una combinación de síntomas gastrointestinales crónicos y recurrentes inexplicables secundarias a anomalías estructurales o bioquímicas. Involucran un espectro de entidades variadas, algunas de ellas consideradas como normales en el desarrollo del niño, y en las que los factores anatómicos, y afec...

Childhood functional gastrointestinal disorders.

This is the first attempt at defining criteria for functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) in infancy, childhood, and adolescence. The decision-making process was as for adults and consisted of arriving at consensus, based on clinical experience. This paper is intended to be a quick reference. The classification system selected differs from the one used in the adult population in that it ...