Irritable bowel syndrome in children: Current knowledge, challenges and opportunities

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World J Gastroenterol. Jun 7, 2018; 24(21): 2211-2235
Published online Jun 7, 2018. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v24.i21.2211

Table 3 Management options for children with irritable bowel syndrome

Counselling and explanation to parents/child

Control maternal response to child’s pain

Pharmacological interventions

Gastroprokinetics (domperidone)

Antidepressants (amitriptyline, citalopram)

Acid suppressing agents (famotidine, omeprazole)

Antispasmodics (peppermint oil, mebavarine, dotavarine)

Antihistamines (cyproheptadine)

Antibiotics (rifaximin)

Psychological interventions

Guided imagery

Gut directed hypnotherapy

Cognitive behavioral therapy

Yoga therapy

Neuromodulation

Low FODMAP diet

Probiotics

Citation: Devanarayana NM, Rajindrajith S. Irritable bowel syndrome in children: Current knowledge, challenges and opportunities. World J Gastroenterol 2018; 24(21): 2211-2235
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v24/i21/2211.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v24.i21.2211