Evaluation of functional gastrointestinal disorders in children aged 4-10 years with autism spectrum disorder

CONCLUSION: In this study, the most common FGIDs in the ASD group were abdominal migraine, functional constipation, and non-retentive fecal incontinence. The finding that most children with ASD who had fecal incontinence did not show stool retention implicated social, psychological, and behavioral factors as the causes of incontinence. Raising awareness of healthcare professionals about the frequency of FGIDs in children with ASD will improve many areas in the daily lives of these children.PMID:38523379 | DOI:10.24953/turkjped.2023.558
Source: The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Source Type: research