Gastrointestinal Disorders in Infants and Children

Study Notes

Reflux: Common in infants, characterized by spitting up or vomiting after feeding
Colic: Recurrent periods of intense crying, often due to gas or feeding issues
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): More severe form of reflux, may lead to complications if left untreated
Lactose intolerance: Inability to digest lactose, a sugar found in milk, can cause diarrhea and gas

Constipation: Common in children, can lead to encopresis (soiling) if left untreated
Abdominal pain: Recurrent or persistent abdominal pain, often functional (no underlying cause found)
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD): Chronic inflammation of the gut, includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS): Functional disorder characterized by abdominal pain, bloating, and changes in bowel habits

Functional dyspepsia: Recurrent upper abdominal pain or discomfort, often accompanied by nausea and vomiting
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): More common in adolescents, can lead to complications if left untreated
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD): Often diagnosed during adolescence, can impact quality of life and mental health
Eating disorders: May be accompanied by gastrointestinal symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain

Reflux is a common condition in infants, characterized by spitting up or vomiting after feeding.
Colic is a condition marked by recurrent periods of intense crying, often due to gas or feeding issues.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a more severe form of reflux, which can lead to complications if left untreated.
Lactose intolerance is an inability to digest lactose, a sugar found in milk, causing diarrhea and gas.

Constipation is a common condition in children, which can lead to encopresis (soiling) if left untreated.
Abdominal pain is a common complaint in children, often functional (no underlying cause found).
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic inflammation of the gut, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional disorder characterized by abdominal pain, bloating, and changes in bowel habits.

Functional dyspepsia is a condition marked by recurrent upper abdominal pain or discomfort, often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is more common in adolescents, and can lead to complications if left untreated.
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is often diagnosed during adolescence, and can impact quality of life and mental health.
Eating disorders can be accompanied by gastrointestinal symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.

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