In:
Acta Paediatrica, Wiley, Vol. 107, No. 7 ( 2018-07), p. 1276-1282
Abstract:
This prospective study evaluated the incidence of functional gastrointestinal disorders ( FGID s) during infancy, on their own or combined with other symptoms. Methods We asked 273 French paediatricians with a specific interest in FGID s to provide feedback on 2757 infants aged zero to six months from March 2013 to January 2014. Gastrointestinal health status was assessed by two questionnaires at inclusion and at a four‐week follow‐up visit. FGID s were assessed according to the Rome III criteria and quality of life (QoL) was monitored. Results Combined FGID s were diagnosed in 2145 (78%) infants: 63% with two disorders and 15% with three or more disorders. The most frequently combined FGID s were gas/bloating and colic (28%), colic and regurgitation (17.0%) and gas/bloating and regurgitation (8%). Compared to infants with a single FGID , combined FGID were associated with lower body weight (4.63 vs 4.79 kg, p = 0.009), shorter breastfeeding duration (33 vs 43 days, p 〈 0.001), a decreased QoL score (5.9 vs 6.5, p 〈 0.001), more frequent drug prescriptions (25% vs 13%, p 〈 0.001) and significantly greater improvements in QoL scores after four weeks (p = 0.003). Conclusion Combined FGID s were extremely common in infants up to six months of age and had a negative impact on breastfeeding, weight gain and QoL.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0803-5253
,
1651-2227
DOI:
10.1111/apa.2018.107.issue-7
Language:
English
Publisher:
Wiley
Publication Date:
2018
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1492629-5
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1501466-6
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