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KMID : 1038820210240040325
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Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
2021 Volume.24 No. 4 p.325 ~ p.336
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Management of the Most Common Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders in Infancy: The Middle East Expert Consensus
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Indrio Flavia
Enninger Axel
Aldekhail Wajeeh
Al-Ghanem Ghanem
Al-Hussaini Abdulrahman
Al-Hussaini Bakr
Al-Refaee Fawaz
Al-Said Khoula
Eid Bassam
Faysal Wafaa
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Abstract
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The occurrence of functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) is a formidable challenge for infants, parents, and healthcare professionals. Although data from the Middle East are scarce, experts consider FGIDs a prevalent condition in everyday clinical practice. The new Rome IV criteria revisited the definitions from a clinical perspective to provide a practical and consistent diagnostic protocol for FGIDs. However, the treatment practices for functional disorders vary considerably among Middle Eastern countries, often resulting in mismanagement with unnecessary investigations and treatments. In addition, the role of various treatment modalities, including probiotics such as Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938, in FGIDs requires further discussion and evaluation. During a consensus meeting, a locally relevant approach for treating common FGIDs such as infant regurgitation, infant colic, and functional constipation was discussed and approved by regional experts. The participants suggested a simplified treatment plan and protocol for general pediatricians and other primary care physicians managing FGIDs. This easy-to-follow standardized protocol will help streamline the initial management of this complex disorder in the Middle East region and even globally.
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KEYWORD
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Colic, Constipation, Gastrointestinal diseases, Infant, Middle East, Probiotics, Laryngopharyngeal reflux
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