The Prevalence of Hypermobility in Children with Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Functional Abdominal Pain Is Similar to that in Healthy Children

To test the hypothesis that the prevalence of joint hypermobility is greater in children with irritable bowel syndrome and functional abdominal pain than in healthy control children and is related to gastrointestinal symptoms and psychosocial distress (anxiety, depression, and somatization).

Source: The Journal of Pediatrics - May 3, 2020 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Robert J. Shulman, Mariella M. Self, Danita I. Czyzewski, Jerry Goldberg, Margaret Heitkemper Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research