Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Dietry changes for my son.

Well that doctor doesn't seem to know much for sure.

There are quite a few functional disorders as well as organic ones.

Here is some info on somethings for you.

J Spec Pediatr Nurs. 2003 Jul-Sep;8(3):81-9. Related Articles, Links

Recurrent abdominal pain in children: forerunner to adult irritable bowel syndrome?

Jarrett M, Heitkemper M, Czyzewski DI, Shulman R.

Department of Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Systems, University of Washington, Seattle, USA. jarrett@u.washington.edu

ISSUES AND PURPOSE: Review the etiology and pathophysiology of recurrent abdominal pain (RAP) and its potential role as a precursor to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in adults. CONCLUSIONS: Physiological mechanisms not easily identifiable as an organic cause may underlie symptoms in RAP patients. They may be triggered by psychosocial factors that result in greater functional disability, more clinic visits, and lower academic and social competence. Of these children, 25% will experience similar symptoms as adults; many will be diagnosed with IBS. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Nurses can provide early and efficient management of these children's care if they view the issues of abdominal pain/discomfort from a broader focus that includes the context of the child's experiences.

PMID: 12942886

Recurrent Abdominal Pain in Children and Adolescents: Classification, Epidemiology, and Etiology/Conceptual Models

http://www.med.unc.edu/wrkunits/2depts/medicine/fgidc/pediatric.htm#rap

Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Adolescents

http://www.med.unc.edu/wrkunits/2depts/medicine/fgidc/ibsandadolescents.htm

Aboutkids GI a website for children with GI problems

http://www.aboutkidsgi.org/

Hope this helps some. I am glad you will be taking him in at some point soon however.

This is some testing info for you.

http://www.aboutibs.org/Publications/diagnosis.html

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