BACKGROUND Restrictive eating problems are rare in children but overrepresented in those with neurodevelopmental problems. Comorbidities decrease wellbeing in affected individuals but research in the area is relatively scarce. This study describes phenotypes, regarding psychiatric and gastrointestinal comorbidities, in children with restrictive eating problems. METHODS A parental telephone in...

The frequency, severity, and characteristics of psychiatric illness and stressful life situations were assessed in 134 patients aged 18-60 years referred to a gastrointestinal clinic by their general practitioner. A functional disorder of the gastrointestinal tract was established in 72%. A formal psychiatric assessment in 64 randomly selected patients revealed a previous or current psychiatric...

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between sleep problems, gastrointestinal symptoms, social functioning, autism traits, and support on quality life (QoL) in 107 adults with spectrum disorder (ASD). Questionnaires included Autism Spectrum Quotient-10 (Adult), Multidimensional Scale Perceived Social Support, Functioning Questionnaire, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Ga...

FAPS is a distinct medical disorder, part of the group of functional gastrointestinal disorders. These disorders are characterized by chronic, recurrent, or continuous abdominal pain that is poorly related to gut function, often not well localized. They are more properly understood as an abnormal perception of normal (regulatory) gut function rather than as a motility disorder . Criteria for a ...

conclusions the patients with diffuse pjs may be asymptomatic and without gastrointestinal or extragastrointestinal malignancies. introduction peutz-jeghers syndrome (pjs) is a rare disorder characterized by mucocutaneous perioral pigmentation, gastrointestinal hamartomatous polyposis, and an increased risk of malignancy. families with pjs may show a variable spectrum of manifestations in spite...

Migraine is a primary episodic headache disorder that represents a substantial burden and disability worldwide. Its pathogenesis is multifactorial and remains hitherto poorly elucidated. An interesting but less-well-known association is that between migraine and gastrointestinal disorders. We have reviewed the literature for relevant papers reporting on the clinical association between migraine...

Autism is a life-long developmental disorder affecting as many as 1 in 500 children. The causes for this profound disorder are largely unknown. Recent research has uncovered pathology in the gastrointestinal tract of autistic children. The pathology, reported to extend from the esophagus to the colon, is described here along with other studies pointing to a connection between diet and the sever...

The pathophysiology of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is believed to involve alterations in the brain-gut axis; however, the etiological triggers and mechanisms by which these changes lead to symptoms of IBS remain poorly understood. Although IBS is often considered a condition without an identified "organic" etiology, emerging evidence suggests that alterations in the gastrointestinal microbio...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional disorder of the gastrointestinal system characterized by abdominal pain related to bowel emptying, defecation impairment and abdominal distention. The aim of the study was to objectify lower gastrointestinal system disturbances in IBS patients. Thirty IBS patients and 30 healthy subjects were included in the study. IBS patients were divided into tw...

Lithium is a commonly used drug for bipolar disorders and requires therapeutic dose monitoring due to its narrow index. Acute lithium toxicity frequently occurs intentional intake of an excessive amount or interaction with various medicines medical conditions which alter absorption excretion. It may present primarily neurological gastrointestinal symptoms. We report case in patient disorder pro...