Complementary and alternative medicine use in treating pediatric surgical diseases including inflammatory bowel disease

We read with great interest the paper by Ong et  al.1 and agree with their conclusion. As they have reported, the prevalence of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) and the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) are increasing among pediatric patients with IBD. Defining the term CAM is very difficult as it includes a broad spectrum o f alternative medical systems, biologically based therapies, mind–body interventions, manipulative and body-based methods, and energy therapies. Various types of CAM are used by individuals according to their nationality and locality.
Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology - Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research