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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) in Children. Bethesda, MD: National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse. 2008. 6 p.

This fact sheet describes irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in children. IBS is a functional gastrointestinal disorder marked by abdominal pain or discomfort, bloating, and irregular bowel habits, such as diarrhea or constipation. Functional gastrointestinal disorders are defined by their symptoms. IBS can cause a great deal of discomfort and distress, but it is not life threatening, does not damage the bowel, and does not progress to other diseases. The fact sheet answers common questions about IBS in children, including the anatomy and function of the bowel, the causes of IBS, who gets IBS, the symptoms, diagnostic strategies, treatment options, and the outlook for a child with IBS. Treatment for IBS includes dietary changes, medication, and stress management. The fact sheet includes a brief description of current research in this area. Readers are referred to two resource organizations: the International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders at 1–888–964–2001 or www.iffgd.org and the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at 215–233–0808 or www.naspghan.org. The document concludes with a summary of the activities of the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC), a service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). 1 figure.

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome: An Approach to Treating Patients. Digestive Health Matters. 17(1): 4-7. Spring 2008.

This article reprints an interview with Dr. Peter Whorwell, conducted in April 2007 at the 7th International Symposium on Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders, in which he discussed treatment options that are available to patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). With limited IBS-targeted drugs available, the interview focused on how Dr. Whorwell approaches treatment of patients with IBS. Topics include changes in the medical treatment of IBS that have occurred in the last decade; how to find adequate care for IBS; the intake interview; the professional-patient relationship and its impact on delivery of health care; the need to tailor treatments to each individual patient; addressing individual symptoms of IBS such as diarrhea, constipation, pain, and food-related problems; the role of dietary fiber; medications used to treat the varying symptoms of IBS; the role of tricyclic antidepressants; how antidepressants can work for IBS symptoms at lower doses than when they are used for psychological problems; and the use of hypnotherapy for treating IBS. Throughout the article, Dr. Whorwell emphasizes that any and all treatment strategies require a long-term approach and that most patients will achieve improvements rather than a cure. One side bar reviews the problem of IBS in children and adolescents.

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Helping Children And Adolescents Cope With Abdominal Pain. Digestive Health Matters. 16(4): 12-13. Winter 2007.

This article provides information for children and adolescents who have bowel disorders and who may need help coping effectively with symptoms of recurrent abdominal pain and unpredictable bowel symptoms as they go about their daily lives. The article reports on an interview with Lynn Walker, M.D., about managing school-related issues while living with recurrent abdominal pain, covering topics including going to school, using the bathrooms, and interacting with teachers and classmates. Other topics include how to work with children and their families, patient and parent education strategies, relaxation training and stress management, coping strategies for school, keeping the school informed about each student’s needs, and how to talk with other students about the situation. Readers are referred to a website for a video of the interview (www.aboutKidsGI.org). 1 figure.

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Understanding Constipation. Baltimore, MD: AGA Institute. 2007. 4 p.

This brochure from the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) provides an overview of constipation, defined as the infrequent and difficult passage of stool. The brochure reviews common misconceptions about constipation and bowel habits and outlines the causes of constipation, which can include poor diet, imaginary constipation, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), poor bowel habits, laxative abuse, travel, hormonal disturbances, pregnancy, fissures and hemorrhoids, specific diseases, loss of body salts, mechanical compression, nerve damage, medications, and colonic motility disorders. The brochure describes constipation in children, constipation in older adults, when to seek medical attention for constipation, diagnostic tests that may be used to confirm the condition, and treatment options. One section reviews the different types of laxatives, including bulk-forming, stimulants, osmotics, stool softeners, lubricants, saline laxatives, and chloride channel activators. A final section summarizes the basic information presented in the brochure. One illustration presents the organs of the digestive system labeled in a simple line drawing. Readers are referred to the AGA website at www.gastro.org/patient for more information about digestive health and to find a local AGA member physician. 2 figures.

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Appendix A: Rome III Diagnostic Criteria for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders. IN: Drossman, D.A., ed. Rome III: The Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders. 3rd ed. McLean, VA: Degnon Associates, Inc. 2006. pp. 885-898.

This appendix is from a lengthy reference book that presents the Rome III criteria for functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs), a classification system based on the assumption and premise that for each disorder there are identifiable symptom clusters that emerge across clinical and population groups. This appendix consists of a chart of the diagnostic criteria for all of the FGIDs, categorized in eight groups: functional esophageal disorders, functional gastroduodenal disorders, functional bowel disorders, functional abdominal pain syndrome, functional gallbladder and sphincter of Oddi disorders, functional anorectal disorders, FGIDs in infants and toddlers, and FGIDs in children and adolescents. Specific disorders include functional chest pain, functional heartburn, functional dysphagia, belching disorders, functional globus, functional dyspepsia, postprandial distress syndrome, epigastric pain syndrome, chronic idiopathic nausea, rumination syndrome, functional vomiting, cyclic vomiting, aerophagia, irritable bowel syndrome, functional constipation, functional diarrhea, functional bloating, unspecified functional bowel disorder, functional abdominal pain, functional biliary pain, functional fecal incontinence, functional anorectal pain, proctalgia fugax, levator ani syndrome, and functional defecation disorder. For each disorder, the chart lists the symptoms, frequency, and duration required for diagnosis.

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Childhood Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders: Child - Adolescent. IN: Drossman, D.A., ed. Rome III: The Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders. 3rd ed. McLean, VA: Degnon Associates, Inc. 2006. pp. 723-777.

This chapter on functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) in children and adolescents is from a lengthy reference book that presents the Rome III criteria for FGIDs, a classification system based on the assumption and premise that for each disorder there are identifiable symptom clusters that emerge across clinical and population groups. The authors of this chapter define childhood and adolescence as ranging from 4 to 18 years of age and note that some of the pediatric FGIDs, such as cyclic vomiting and functional abdominal pain, overlap in age presentation with the neonatal and toddler group. Disorders covered include adolescent rumination syndrome, cyclic vomiting syndrome, aerophagia, functional dyspepsia, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), abdominal migraine, childhood functional abdominal pain, functional constipation, and nonretentive fecal incontinence. The chapter covers definitions, diagnostic criteria, reasons for changes from previous criteria, clinical evaluation, physiological factors, and treatment strategies for each of these disorders. The chapter concludes with a list of recommendations for future research in these disorders. 2 tables. 200 references.

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) in Children and Adolescents. Digestive Health Matters. 14(1): 6-7. Spring 2005.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disturbance of bowel function that includes symptoms of abdominal pain and altered bowel habits (diarrhea, constipation, or an alternation of both) that effects both adults and children This newsletter article defines IBS prevalence, and available diagnostic tests and treatment options specific to children. The authors discuss the role of nutrition and diet therapy as part of a patient’s treatment. One sidebar considers the role of dietary factors that can aggravate symptoms. The article was reprinted from www.aboutKidsGI.org. 4 references.

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Toilet Paper Flowers: A Story for Children About Crohn’s Disease. Albuquerque, NM: Health Press NA, Inc. 2005. 32 p.

This colorful children’s book helps young people diagnosed with Crohn’s disease understand and cope with their disease. In the story, a young child shares with her new friend how she copes with Crohn’s disease. Through the story, readers learn about symptoms, food sensitivity, the anatomy of the digestive tract, the fact that Crohn’s is not transmitted from person to person, the role of the gastroenterologist, diagnostic tests that may be used to confirm and monitor Crohn’s disease, drugs that are used to treat the illness, the emotions of having a chronic disease, and the importance of taking care of one’s body, whether or not a chronic illness is present. The story features toilet paper flowers that represent hope; the instructions for making the flowers are in the back of the book after the story. Included is a brief glossary of terms related to Crohn’s disease and a list of nine web resources for more information. The book is written by a licensed psychologist who helps children, adults, and families cope with chronic illnesses, particularly Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The book is illustrated with full-color drawings.

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